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If the biggest R&B comeback of 2009 was the return of Maxwell, then 2010's big story is undoubtedly the return of vocalist Sade Adu and her bandmates, guitarist-saxophonist Stuart Matthewman, bassist Paul Denman and keyboardist Andrew Hale. Soldier of Love, released in the U.S. on Feb. 9, 2010, is the group's first studio album in 10 years, and definitely the group's best effort in almost two decades. Despite the lengthy hiatus, Sade's voice sounds as delicately strong as ever and the musicianship is equally delicate, and has the same kind of mature, peaceful dignity that's always been their trademark. For more, click the link below to check out the full review of Sade's Soldier of Love.

• Review: Sade - Soldier of Love
• Music: Sade - "Soldier of Love"

Album Review: Sade - Soldier of Love originally appeared on About.com R & B on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 22:10:05.

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(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rap mogul P. Miller is hopeful The Saints’ victory over The Colts in Super Bowl XLIV will help the city overcome the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.   The city is celebrating their first Super Bowl victory in history, Mardi Gras and for some, the election of a new mayor, Mitch Landrieu the city’s first white mayor since 1979.   “The Saints winning the Super Bowl was more than a game for the people in New Orleans; it gave hope to a ‘Who...(read more)

*Sniff, sniff* Do you smell that? Ahh, the aroma of lurve is in the air. Cue the red roses, fancy candies, greeting cards, teddy bears, and the inevitable photos of Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey swapping spit. What other Valentine's Day cliches are we forgetting? Oh yes, sweet sweet romantic music that hits the V-Spot. Well, Valentine's Day isn't all about corny love songs and sentimental love. It's also a time to appreciate everyone around you: loved ones, lost ones, friends and family, your cat, life. If that sounds like your ideal Valentine's Day, then I've got the right playlist for you. Rock on with these 10 Sentimental Rap Songs.

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Top 10 Sentimental Rap Tunes originally appeared on About.com Rap / Hip-Hop on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 17:55:58.

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Over the Super Bowl weekend, the music industry heavies got in more work than normal, since everybody was conveniently convened in one spot. Ludacris was one of those that took advantage of the high wattage that electrified the city. For the “My Chick Bad� video, he pulled together Nicki Minaj. Diamond, Trina, Eve, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and and others for the shoot. Here are some pictures for you viewing pleasure. Nicki Minaj as Freddy Krueger ? [source]...(read more)