Sure, she's found success throughout the decades, but not since that white hot single lit up the charts has she been as relevant as fellow 1980's star Madonna.
But with her recently released Bring Ya to the Brink,
Her musical progression has been the subject of much conversation, from infectious pop, to R&B, to World music, to acoustic. Now, however, she's come full circle. Bring Ya to the Brink is packed to the brim with gooey, groovy dance numbers. And though she's been here before, given the freshness of this latest offering, it's safe to say: this is anything but the same ol' story.
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