Album Review: Dave Hollister, Chicago Winds … The Saga Continues

Album Review: Dave Hollister, Chicago Winds … The Saga Continues

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Where did the love go? Here’s a tip – don’t go looking for it on urban radio. Don’t believe me? Switch to your favorite station and two things will become clear: The radio absolutely sucks. And by the...
Mini-Album Review: Jennifer Hudson, JHUD

Mini-Album Review: Jennifer Hudson, JHUD

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com The whole world is riding a wave of nostalgia right now. Transformers and Ninja Turtles are blowing up bad guys in movie theaters; preteens are walking around with high-top fades for some ungodly reason; and even though...
Album Review: Luke James, Luke James

Album Review: Luke James, Luke James

  Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Luke James’ road to his debut solo release has been long, rocky and winding. And he still has more to prove. That’s not reflection on his talent, of course. I’ll gladly go on record right here and...
Album Review: Jhené Aiko, Souled Out

Album Review: Jhené Aiko, Souled Out

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com Jhené Aiko’s road to music superstardom has been long, winding and flooded with emotion. She had a stint with B2K as Lil’ Fizz’s play cousin, label drama that caused her debut album to be shelved, the birth...
Album Review: Robin Thicke, “Paula”

Album Review: Robin Thicke, “Paula”

Words by Edward T. Bowser, SoulInStereo.com I think some of y’all have been too hard on Robin Thicke. Yes, I know Paula – Thicke’s seventh album and very public attempt to win back the heart of (allegedly) estranged wife Paula Patton – comes off as a bit desperate....