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‘Ultralight Beam’ is a song recorded by American rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West.   It features efforts from The Dream, Kelly Price, Chance The Rapper and Kirk Franklin. Charged with black power and choral performance, ‘Ultralight Beam’ stands bold and fearless, yet gentle to the touch with its message that takes on issues as suppression, hope, faith and resilience  that form the block of ‘Life Of Pablo’ album.    'Ultralight Beam' is a Gospel in its arrangement and instrumentation that seamlessly infuses jazz flavours accentuated through resounding horns.   What really sets the pace on ‘Ultralight Beam’ remains its subtlety in the way it gives room for each act to vocally express themselves. The track sets off on the zestful vocals of 4 years old Natalie Green, culled from a YouTube video that sees Green pray for her family shortly before they embark on a journey. The infusion of Green's vocals easily buys the emotions of the liste...

Zimbabwean-American singer Tinashe released ‘Company’ as lead single off her ‘Nightride’ album on September 16, 2016. Channeling 90’s RnB, the track launches on flirtatious rhythmic beats weaved with synthesizers. Vocalizing on breathy tones, Tinashe turns ‘Company’ into a one-night stand conversation in the fashion of Tina turner’s ‘Private Dancer;’only this time, for actual sex rather than the latter’s emphasis for cash. Through her monologue, Tinashe channels a dominatrix persona, dictating the pace of movement.  Sonically, 'Company' shows a slight advancement in sound composition and an overall confidence. Also, the use of a more mature theme cannot be overlooked. With this track, Tinashe tries very hard to remind us of what Aaliyah might have sounded like if she were to be in the present. Juxtaposing, this effort could be liken to Aaliyah’s ‘Rock The Boat’ where she expressed themes with unapologetic manner.  ‘Company’ is no ‘Pretend,’ ‘2 On’ or th...

Following the release of her eponymous album BEYONCE in 2013, the queen in her cryptic persona took the world unawares (again) by releasing her sixth album titled LEMONADE on April 23rd exclusively on TIDAL streaming services moments after she debuted her album film titled Lemonade on HBO networks. Following the release of her project, it had become the most tweeted topic on twitter sphere by fans and celebrities alike.