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Usher, No Limit | Track Review

After releasing many singles, Usher drops the slick “No Limit” (ft. Young Thug) as his promotional single for Hard II Love.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 30, 2016 ago

Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots [📷: Big Machine]

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Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots | Album Review 💿

On their third album ‘Dig Your Roots’, Country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers a respectable, selectively exceptional effort.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 30, 2016 ago

James Vincent McMorrow, We Move © Mahogany Books / Burning Rope

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Music Shopping List: James Vincent McMorrow

In one of the slowest music release weeks of 2016, Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow is the biggest forthcoming attraction.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago

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Britney Spears, Glory | Album Review 💿

On her ninth studio album ‘Glory,’ Britney Spears indeed sounds glorious. There are plenty of standouts throughout the album’s course.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago

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Billboard: Frank Ocean Easily Debuts at No. 1

On the Billboard 200 dated September 10, 2016, Frank Ocean easily nabs the no. 1-spot with his sophomore album, ‘Blonde’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago

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10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)

In our first “running list” of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with ‘Lemonade’ while Frank Ocean isn’t far behind with ‘Blonde’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 28, 2016 ago

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Retrospective Review: Britney Spears, ‘Britney Jean’ (2013)

Before diving into ‘Glory,’ the new album by pop star Britney Spears, here’s a look back on her previous album, ‘Britney Jean,’ released at the end of 2013.

By the musical hype, 9 years ago