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Billy Bragg is an alternative singer and songwriter who managed to shock the music industry with his unique blend of folk, punk, skiffle, and rock. While he was applauded for being a revolutionary artist in the 90's – fans had mixed feelings about Billy ever since his decided to record a series of country love songs in 2018. Fro…
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Are you a fan of Billie Holiday? Because if you are, then we’ve got some news for you: Billie wasn't always the smooth-singing jazz legend that she is today. In fact, before she became super famous and ultra talented, th…
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Do you love Bill Withers' soothing melodies? Have you ever found yourself engaged in spontaneous dance parties to the sweet sounds of his soulful songs? Well, in light of recent developments, it might be time to pump the…
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Have you ever heard of Bill Haley & his Comets? He was an American musician and leader of the band which produced some of the greatest rock 'n' roll hits in history–but it's not all fun and games! While there's a lot to…
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Have you ever listened to Bill Evans' music and thought, Wow, this is really boring? Well, if not the first time you heard it, chances are by the third or fourth round of jazz chords on repeat you had already reached for…
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Are you a fan of Big Star, the music artist that never fails to charm us with their upbeat tunes and smooth harmonies? Well, it might surprise you to know that there's another side of them - one which makes us question t…
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When it comes to discussing iconic rapper Big Pun, hip-hop fans tend to remember him for his undeniable talent and memorable rap catalog. But let's be real – there's plenty of things he got wrong during his short career…
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Have you ever heard Big L's music and thought to yourself, Wow I don't know how this guy calls himself a rapper?. Well, if you have, then you are not alone - it turns out that the criticism against him is widespread. In…
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If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, there's no way you don't know who Big Daddy Kane is. The larger than life hip hop icon was known for his signature spoken flow style, mesmerizing rhymes, and undeniable swagger. But as…
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Welcome music lovers and welcome to the latest edition of my blog series about great musical artists! Most of the time in this blog I’m focused on celebrating some of the biggest names in music - but today, we’re going t…
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Big Boi is one of the world's most successful music artists, boasting catchy beats, unique flows, and a plethora of platinum records over an esteemed 23-year career. But despite all his musical accolades, there may be so…
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If you are a fan of Biffy Clyro then perhaps this isn't the blog post for you, but if your taste in music relies more on critical analysis than pure adoration then get ready to dig into some deep truths about this artist…
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If you listen to Between the Buried and Me, then there's a chance you know what you're getting yourself into: music that can easily make listeners queasy with its off-timed rhythms and unusual transitions. Well, if this…
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If you've ever fallen asleep in the middle of a party, only to jolt awake when someone plays an annoyingly upbeat song from Better Than Ezra, then you already know that the music of this critically acclaimed New Orleans-…
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It's not every day that a music artist is so universally popular and acclaimed as the legendary Bessie Smith. However, even this grand dame of blues had her shortcomings—a few bloopers here and there that us listeners ca…
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