Monthly Archives: April 2012

Single Review: “Boom Boom” Rye Rye — Billboard Magazine

Posted on April 28, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

Billboard.com recently put further emphasis on posting single reviews typically only in the magazine. My thoughts on female rapper Rye Rye’s “Boom Boom” single was chosen for the site. Click Here For Article

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The Next Wave — Billboard Magazine

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

As a sidebar to the “Pop Rocks!” cover feature looking at the new sound of Top 40 led by alternative artists Gotye and fun., I reported on five alternative acts poised to break into the mainstream. The feature has proven … Continue reading →

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Jason Mraz, ‘Love Is a Four Letter Word’: Video Track-By-Track — Billboard.com

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

This was my first video interview that I did with Jason Mraz talking about each track on his new album “Love Is A Four Letter Word.” In our talk, which included a story/anecdote/explanation about each song and then follow-up questions … Continue reading →

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