Arceneaux, Michael

Fifteen years ago, Janet Jackson revealed her sensual side on the groundbreaking janet., and critics and fans alike were enticed by the pop star's seductive coos and come-ons. However, judging by her last two albums, Damita Jo and 20 Y.O., years of confiding fantasy after fantasy have led her listeners...

In an election year themed around change, Erykah Badu has chosen the perfect time to release her long-awaited fourth studio effort, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War). Meshing the sounds of Parliament with the political consciousness found in the early days of hip-hop, Badu delivers yet another substantive album...

Erykah Badu steadfastly refuses to be conveniently placed in a box, and why should she? Throughout her career, the Dallas native and resident has continually experimented with music and fashion, making her the complete antithesis of the cookie-cutter R&B singers we've become accustomed to. With some 'nu' Badu due in...