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TBKS E20: The Robot Has Evolved

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This week, on The Best Kept Secret Podcast, for our final album review of the year, we take a look at the official debut studio album by one of the country’s top R&B/Pop artists, Rowlene. Her album, titled “11:11”, has been one of the most anticipated albums of 2020 and so it was only right that we had a discussion about it. From Imposter, to Boy Bye, The Evolution Of A Robot and now to 11:11, we discuss Rowlene’s music journey and the growth she has shown from back then to now.
17 Dec 2020 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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