Album Review: Eric Benét – Eric Benét

Album Review: Eric Benét – Eric Benét

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Can we still get away with the phrase “grown n’ sexy” in 2016 or nah? Because there’s no better way to describe Eric Benét’s  ninth-studio album – the type of record that is the result of 20 years of dedication to his craft....
Album Review: Usher – Hard II Love

Album Review: Usher – Hard II Love

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Usher’s 2004 Confessions album is not only his greatest achievement, it’s his greatest curse. Confessions is arguably R&B’s last classic album – and I’m talking legit classic here, not the forgettable “classics” half...
EP Review: H.E.R. – Vol. 1

EP Review: H.E.R. – Vol. 1

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Who is H.E.R.? Um, I mean, who is she? Not much is known about the mysterious project that popped up the morning of Sept. 11 – what we do know is that DJ Camper serves as executive producer, it’s being released under RCA...
Album Review: Slim of 112 – Refueled

Album Review: Slim of 112 – Refueled

When 112 disbanded following the release of the group’s final album “Pleasure & Pain” in 2005, it was unclear to fans what would follow. Each of the group’s members have released solo albums since, but despite reuniting to tour over the...
Album Review: Jaheim – Struggle Love

Album Review: Jaheim – Struggle Love

Often times you’ll hear an artist say they want to take it back to the roots on an upcoming project, only to listen and find out they weren’t able to deliver. For various reasons, capturing that magic that an artist had on their original project is one...
Album Review: Brian McKnight – Better

Album Review: Brian McKnight – Better

Brian McKnight is in love. This should come as no surprise to anyone who’s viewed his Instagram account over the past year and witnessed the beautiful way he’s celebrated his woman. He’s been one of the premiere r&b artists delivering love songs...