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The Best New Restaurants in New Jersey

New Jersey’s culinary scene is buzzing with excitement as a wave of new restaurants opens their doors. Each restaurant is offering unique and delectable dining experiences. Whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for the next big thing or simply looking for a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and family, our guide to the best new restaurants in New Jersey will lead you to the freshest and most exciting dining destinations in the state.

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Album Review: The Brkn Record - The Architecture of Oppression Part 2

Jake Ferguson, the co-founder and bassist of the acclaimed music group, The Heliocentrics, made his debut as a solo artist under the moniker The Brkn Record in 2021 with the album, The Architecture of Oppression. The album perfectly used the power of music to make light of local and global issues including anti-black racism and state violence. The contemporary R&B album turned heads and made people think with the fusion of poetry, song and the sound of deep jazz. It also reflected Ferguson’s wor
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Album Review: NAIMA - City Lights

The Brooklyn, New York native singer-songwriter, NAIMA, released her first EP, City Lights. She made her debut in the music scene in 2021 when she released her first two singles, “ThunderGO” and “City Lights.”

Both singles are featured on the R&B album, City Lights, with “ThunderGO” as track 5 and “City Lights,” featured as track 6. Listeners were instantly captivated by her tonality and ambiance in “City Lights” back in 2021 when the song was first released. The soft-spoken lyrics with Solange
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Album Review: Potatohead People - Eat Your Heart Out

This album is a fusion of Jazz and Hip-Hop.

The Canadian rapper-producer duo, Potatohead People, includes members Nick Wisdom and AstroLogical. They began their journey together in 2008. When the two producers began working together they started their discography with forward-thinking instrumental music. Potatohead People fuse elements of hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and funk all into one.

In May 2024, they dropped their fourth studio album “Eat Your Heart Out.” The electronic album starts off with an

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Kenya Vaun releases new EP, “The Honeymoon Phase”

The 22-year-old rising R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, released her debut EP, “The Honeymoon Phase” on Mar. 22. The lyrics throughout the album dance with emotion, making the listeners feel a sense of comfort. The ambiance of the songs gives a nostalgic feel that touches on the topic of love and different experiences.


The Philadelphia native broke out into the music scene with her single “Movie Night” in 2018. People began to love Vaun’s energy more with her single “Summer” released in May 2023. The
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Up and Coming R&B Artist: Kenya Vaun

Every so often there is an artist introduced to the music industry that breaks boundaries and gives listeners something unique. In an industry that’s constantly changing and highly competitive, it can take time for artists to break through. The up-and-coming R&B artist, Kenya Vaun, has broken through the industry with her rare authenticity and a soulful ambience in her songs.


The 21-year-old Philadelphia native is bringing a breath of fresh air into the world of modern R&B with a touch of tha
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The Key to Success

Everyone’s version of success is different based on their career and life goals. Although this outlook on life may differ, everyone has come across this universal question at one point or another: What’s the key to success? As I consider my goals, I contemplate this question with greater care than I ever have before. In my experience thus far, I think the key to success is organization, dedication, discipline, and a good mindset.


Organization enables you to keep track of your day-to-day life,
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The Newest Album by Brent Faiyaz

The R&B/ Soul artist Brent Faiyaz made his mark in the music industry in 2016 when he was featured on the hit single, “Crew” by Goldlink along with Shy Glizzy. When this single was released, listeners instantly wanted more from him. Almost a year later in Oct. 2017, he released his album “Sonder Son.” Over the past 8 years, Brent Faiyaz has released other singles and albums that have been helping him continue his R&B career including his album “Wasteland” that released last year in July 2022.

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Being a Teen in the 90s: Culture Change, Music, & Fashion

The 90s have always intrigued me. After all, the decade brought about significant change to our culture, fashion, and music. The transitions from leg warmers to overalls and rock to hip-hop are just a couple of the reasons why I would have loved to have grown up in the 90s.


Firstly, going from one decade to another always creates big cultural changes, so I think it would have been cool to experience the changes from the 80s to the 90s. Culture changes can have a big influence on who you are a
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Drake’s Latest Album: “For All The Dogs”

The Canadian rapper and vocalist Drake has been building his rap career since 2008. As the years went by, he has had multiple number-one hits and became the most streamed artist on Spotify with 85.8 million monthly listeners. Drake took the world by storm when he released his trilogy of, “Certified Lover Boy,” “Honestly Nevermind,” and “Her Loss” through the end of 2021 to 2023. This brings him to his latest album, “For All The Dogs,” released in October of 2023.


Drake’s sound throughout the
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Top 5 Halloween Disney Movies

As a kid, October bore opportunities for dressing up, trick or treating, new cavities, and, perhaps most nostalgic of all, Disney Halloween movies. So, in the spirit of walking down memory lane, here are my top five Disney Halloween Movies you should re-watch.

The 2005 film “Twitches” is a fictional story about twin sisters who were separated at birth and discovered each other later in life. They happily reunite on their 21st birthday; however, their meeting reveals things about themselves they
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Stop Giving Your Money to Influencers!

Social media’s surge in popularity means influencers are more and more integral to consumers’ everyday media consumption. It is increasingly normal for individuals to fall victim to the “influencer-effect,” buying a product simply because another person deemed it worth your money.


Brands are capitalizing on people’s appointed status as an influencer, using them to blast consumers’ pages with subliminal promotions about their products and overall brand visibility. This latest phenomenon in soc