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Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam

Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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PRETTYMUCH, ‘Healthy’ | Track Review

PRETTYMUCH continues to build its case a pop’s next big-time boy band with its ‘nutritious’ new single, “Healthy.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]

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Charlie Puth, ‘Done for Me’ | Track Review

On “Done for Me,” the fourth single from his sophomore album ‘Voicenotes,’ Charlie Puth continues to show greater maturity as an artist. He taps Kehlani for the assist.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

The Chainsmokers, Everybody Hates Me © Columbia

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The Chainsmokers, ‘Everybody Hates Me’ | Track Review

Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers keeps on singing in utterly pessimistic fashion on the duo’s third single of 2018, “Everybody Hates Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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XXXTENTACION, ? | Album Review

XXXTENTACION returns with another brief, eclectic effort, ‘?’. The album is ‘all over the place,’ but has its fair share of moments.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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Kygo, ‘Remind Me to Forget’ | Track Review

Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo taps Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel for heartbreak, dance-pop single, “Remind Me to Forget.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

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Lil Xan, ‘Betrayed (Remix)’ | Track Review

With the announcement of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ rising rapper Lil Xan releases the remix of single “Betrayed,” featuring Rich the Kid and Yo Gotti.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago