Well, Ricky Leroy Brown has gone and done it, presenting us with "SEXUAL MANUAL FOR EXPERTS," and I confess, the title alone sent my mind skittering off like a startled cat at a séance. This solo Madrileño, who conjures entire soundscapes from his own hands and instruments, is clearly still communing with the spirit of Prince, all slinky guitars and a rhythm section that...

Jeristotle has quickly adjusted to the new dimension of hip hop, and his latest single "They Sold Me On The TV" is sufficient proof of his significant evolution in this field. The new song, "The Birth Of An Artist," is taken from his debut solo album and was written especially for you. It depicts the artist's story in a way that will speak to listeners. The song's...