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R. Kelly, ‘I Admit’ | Track Review

Embattled R&B icon R. Kelly comes over as totally inept on his self-centered, utterly disgraceful, 19-minute ‘admission’ track, “I Admit.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]

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Lyrical Spotlight: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers drop an enjoyable debut album with ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’ Here are some of the notable lyrical moments from the effort.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2017 ago

Jon Bellion, The Human Condition [📷 : Capitol]

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Jon Bellion, The Human Condition | Lyrical Spotlight

On his debut album ‘The Human Condition,’ Jon Bellion covers a wide range of themes and emotions. Lyrically, there’s plenty to analyze.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago

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Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

What better way to examine ‘Views,’ the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 3, 2016 ago

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Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight

‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 2, 2016 ago