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Logic, The Incredible True Story © Def Jam

Logic, The Incredible True Story | Album Review 💿

After delivering a superb debut album (Under Pressure), Logic follows it up with another incredible LP with The Incredible True Story.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 17, 2015 ago

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Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review

Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, ‘Purpose.’ While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 16, 2015 ago

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Ellie Goulding, Delirium | Album Review 💿

UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding returns with her third studio album, Delirium, featuring amble bright spots.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 13, 2015 ago

Columns

The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone

What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 9, 2015 ago

Fall Out Boy, Make America Psycho Again © Island

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Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’

Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album ‘Make American Psycho Again,’ while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 5, 2015 ago

Evergreen

58th Grammy Award Nomination Predictions: Urban Categories

What artists and what songs and albums will earn Grammy nominations in the urban categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 30, 2015 ago

Music

Adele, Hello | Track Review

Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 27, 2015 ago

The Game, The Documentary 2.5 © Entertainment One

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The Game Sounds Reinvigorated on ‘The Documentary 2.5’

The second album by The Game, ‘The Documentary 2.5’, is as awesome as ‘The Documentary 2.’ ‘Documentary 2.5’ offer up top-notch, West Coast gangsta rap.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 22, 2015 ago

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BØRNS, Dopamine | Album Review 💿

Regardless whether Michigan-bred, Cali-based BØRNS breaks through or doesn’t, his major label debut, ‘Dopamine’, is worth checking out.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 20, 2015 ago

Machine Gun Kelly, General Admission © Bad Boy/Interscope

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Machine Gun Kelly, General Admission | Album Review 💿

Machine Gun Kelly keeps it real on his sophomore album, General Admission. Although not without flaw, he gets it done, ultimately.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 19, 2015 ago

Music

Justin Bieber: Indecent Exposure

Justin Bieber can’t seem to win. He remains ubiquitous despite dropping ‘Believe’ back in 2012. Indecent exposure incriminates him…not legally, “butt”…

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 9, 2015 ago

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Tamar Braxton, ‘Calling All Lovers’ (Short Take Review)

Tamar Braxton steps up her game on third LP, ‘Calling All Lovers’. Previously delayed, ‘Calling All Lovers’ ends up being quite impressive.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 6, 2015 ago