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Billboard: J. Cole tops the Billboard 200 with his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’ Rae Sremmurd remain no. 1 on Hot 100 with “Black Beatles.” No. 1 on the Billboard 200 wasn’t in dispute in the least this week. Rapper J. Cole scores a fourth no. 1 album Read more
Pop standouts Zayn & Taylor Swift join forces for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” the featured single from Fifty Shades Darker.
Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’
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Kanye West (“Ultralight Beam”), Lukas Graham (“7 Years”) and The Chainsmokers (“Closer”) highlights the 50 Best Songs of 2016.
While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.
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Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd remain king on the Billboard Hot 100 as “Black Beatles” spends a fifth week at no. 1.
Early 59th Annual Grammy Award Predictions: Adele poised for another big night with “Hello” and album ‘25’.
Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’
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The Hamilton Mixtape steals the show debuting at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Rolling Stones earn the next highest debut, at no. 4.
Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Like a Star.” Not even Nicki Minaj or savvy production worker can elevate this dud.
Underrated and underappreciated Midwest rapper Tech N9ne electrifies on his latest album, ‘The Storm.’
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“Do You Still Love Me?” doesn’t give rock singer/songwriter veteran Ryan Adams a game changer, but does find Adams at his best.