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Concert Review: Jill Scott gets sexual and political at Kings Theatre
Jill Scott LIVE. Like most people, I was first introduced to Jill Scott via her hit single “A Long Walk,” in 2000. However, that was...
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Reflections of Love: In the wake of Manchester bombing…
I found out about the tragic bombing in Manchester from fellow concert-lover and EST. 1997 writer Andrew, and I was immediately shaken by the news....
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12 reasons Beyoncé’s ‘LEMONADE’ still slays… 12 months later
April 23, 2016. One year ago today, Beyoncé unleashed her industry-shaking visual album, LEMONADE. The album was delivered via a 65-minute-long film that found the album’s...
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From The Beautiful Ones: A Letter to Prince
Dear Prince, I’m hurting today. This incredibly heavy grief that I’m feeling right now is one I haven’t felt in about four years. It’s...
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Tribeca 2017 Opens with Clive Davis Documentary & Stunning Performances
Music Meets Tribeca The buzz around the Clive Davis documentary has been large, to say the least. Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives tracks...
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97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”
If you’re suffering from Pop withdrawals, don’t you worry: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure.” Last night at Coachella, Gaga premiered her new Pop single...
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March 2017 Staff Picks, Discoveries & Obsessions
Introduction We always aim to give you a mix of everything here at EST 1997: nostalgia, new releases, and our obsessions/discoveries. Every song we get...
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Single Review: Shakira drops new bop, “Me Enamoré”
Hot off the heels of her Latin pop hit “Chantaje” featuring fellow Colombian sensation Maluma, Shakira has released the next single to tease her upcoming...
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The “Eternally 12” Reasons the Lambily Loves Mariah Eternally
It’s a special occasion! Mimi’s emancipation! Well not really.. but it is her ANNIVERSARY! Yes, Mariah Carey’s anniversary (not a birthday, dahhhling!) is reason for...
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Playlist: Aretha Franklin’s Deep Cuts
Aretha Franklin: The Queen Turns 75 In celebration of Aretha Franklin’s 75th birthday, I dug into her catalog for some deep cuts. Everyone knows “Respect“, “Think”,...
