Episodes
Heaven Sent is the fourth and final single from Keyshia Cole's second album, Just Like You. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.   Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole Image: Wallpaper Cave
Published 08/04/20
“B.I.T.C.H” is the lead single by Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion to her project, Suga. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit:B.I.T.C.H by Megan Thee Stallion Image: The Face
Published 06/23/20
When the Bough Breaks is a Drama/Psychological Thriller directed by Jon Cassar and starring Morris chestnut and Regina Hall. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: When the Bough Breaks Image:Lyrics Movies & Television Entertainment Channel
Published 05/07/20
"Coffee" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Rowland. It released on April 17, 2020 by Rowland's own label KTR Records and Roc Nation's Equity Distribution. We review the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Coffee by Kelly Rowland Image: Implurnt
Published 05/07/20
‘4th Republic’ is a thrilling political procedural that chronicles Nigeria’s political and electoral system in the last two decades. We discuss the movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: 4th Republic Image: Amazon
Published 05/01/20
Off his Strings ad Blings album, Nasty C narrates a story of love gone cold in SMA featuring Rowlene. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us; The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: SMA by Nasty C Featuring Rowlene Image: Elbroide
Published 04/30/20
In 2014, Mary J. Blige released "Not Loving You" from her album, The London Sessions. We review the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Not Loving You - Mary J. Blige Image: Los Angeles Times 
Published 04/14/20
"Higher" is a song recorded by Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). We review the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Rihanna - Higher Image: @Instagram/Rihanna 
Published 03/31/20
We bring you our review of Sweet Design by Double A off his third solo mixtape, Project Z. On this Song, he features Y10 and tells us why he thinks Hip Hop needs a revival. Download the full mixtape here.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A Image: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A
Published 10/23/19
In 2005, Destiny's Child released Cater 2 U as the fourth and final singled from their fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. Are the lyrics of the song still relevant in today's world? Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Cater 2 U by Destiny's Child Image: Dallas Culture Map
Published 09/10/19
We go all the way back to when Alicia Keys wrote a song as an ode to doing the unthinkable when you are in love. The song is off her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom, which was released in 2009.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys Image: Digital Studio
Published 08/13/19
We go back to 2015 when Wale released The Matrimony off his album, The Album About Nothing. On this song, he features Usher Raymond IV. Listen to our review here and leave us a comment below.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: The Matrimony by Wale featuring Usher Image: BBC
Published 07/10/19
Lizzo is an American singer, rapper and presenter. On this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Juice, her lead single from her third and debut major-label studio album, Cuz I Love You.  #ShadesofUs Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Juice by Lizzo
Published 06/04/19
We discuss Arise, a song by The Seige for Marvel's Cloak and Dagger on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Marvel's Cloak & Dagger | Season 1, Episode 4 Music: The Seige – “Arise” | Freeform
Published 04/16/19
Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart', a movie acquired by Netflix, was her directorial debut. We discuss the movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lionheart
Published 03/21/19
Per request from Senan Murray, we review Kendrick Lamar's 'How Much A Dollar Cost' off his album, To Pimp a Butterfly. K.Dot features James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley on this track.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: How Much A Dollar Cost by Kendrick Lamar featuring James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley
Published 03/19/19
In their second song together, Cardi B and Bruno Mars deliver a sensual song titled, Please Me. We discuss the song on this Shades of Us: The Review episode.    Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Please Me by Cardi B and Bruno Mars
Published 03/05/19
On this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Violent Crimes by Kanye West off his 2018 album, Ye.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Violent Crimes by Kanye West
Published 01/15/19
A review of 2baba's 2019 single, Oyi. In this one, he features his brother, HI Idibia.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Oyi by 2baba featuring HI Idibia
Published 01/08/19
On this episode of The Review, we look at Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken off his 2018 album, Tha Carter V. This was a request from Mbaidom Isaac Ibrahim from Yola, Nigeria.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken
Published 11/13/18
We review Miss Independent, the second single off Neyo's album, Year of the Gentleman, on this episode of The Review.  Join the conversation on social media: Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Neyo's Miss Independent
Published 10/02/18
On this episode of The Review, we discuss Marvel's Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler. Listen to this episode for more and share your views with us in the comment section. 
Published 09/20/18
On this episode of The Reiview, we look at Burna Boy's 'Ye!' off his 2018 album, Outside. Listen to the episode here and share your views in the comment section. 
Published 09/18/18
On #TheReview today, we discuss Nicki Minaj's "Chun Li" off her 2018 album, Queen. 
Published 09/11/18
Based on the true life story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, Hidden Figures is a film that shows the contribution of these women to NASA in the 1960s. We review the movie on this episode. 
Published 08/23/18