N.E.R.D. featuring Rihanna-“Lemon”

It’s been a while since we last heard from N.E.R.D. Other than some music on the Spongebob Squarepants soundtrack, the group hasn’t released anything since 2010. They worked with Nelly Furtado for “Hot-n-Fun” then, and now they’ve got Rihanna joining them for “Lemon.” It isn’t the best work they’ve done, though it is fun to listen to Rihanna rap over their beats. I’m glad they’re … Continue reading N.E.R.D. featuring Rihanna-“Lemon”

One-Sentence Reviews: Spotify Top 50 (2017-Week 1)

It’s been a while since I talked about the songs Spotify lists as the most listened to in America, so I wanted to bring it back on a more consistent basis. Hopefully labeling this as week 1 will force me to update this more often. “Bad and Boujee” by Migos feat. Lul Uzi Vert-Pretty good until Lil Uzi Vert’s part comes on. “Fake Love” by … Continue reading One-Sentence Reviews: Spotify Top 50 (2017-Week 1)

Music.Defined.’s Favorite Songs Of 2016

I didn’t get up to 100 songs this year. I tried and there just wasn’t enough material for 100 that I felt warranted listing. There’s a ton of stuff I haven’t heard, as there is every year, but these are the best of the music of which I had a chance to listen.  The order isn’t that important, though I’m designating Childish Gambino’s “Redbone” and … Continue reading Music.Defined.’s Favorite Songs Of 2016

St. Lenox-“Stay” (from the covers EP Five Songs In The Style Of Fritz Kreisler)

I’m not much of a fan of Rihanna. Her music has somehow become the most omnipresent sound in the world, and I just don’t get it. However, I do like covers of her songs. It’s a strange thing, but Manic Street Preachers take on “Umbrella” is one of my favorite things ever. So when I heard the St. Lenox cover of “Stay,” released on an … Continue reading St. Lenox-“Stay” (from the covers EP Five Songs In The Style Of Fritz Kreisler)