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Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee | Album Analysis 💿

After penning a review for The Urban Music Scene, Brent Faulkner provides deeper analysis into JIMMY LEE, the superb fifth studio album by Raphael Saadiq.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 30, 2019 ago

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Lauv, Feelings | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Lauv returns totally ‘in his feelings’ on another enjoyable, well-rounded, and relatable love-centric single, “Feelings.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2019 ago

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Alicia Keys, Show Me Love | Track Review 🎵

Alicia Keys returns with her second single of 2019, “Show Me Love,” enlisting fellow Grammy winner Miguel for the assist.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago

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DaBaby, INTRO | Track Review 🎵

Breakthrough rapper DaBaby shows off his compelling flow, potent rhymes, and a memorable hook over banging production on his enjoyable single, “INTRO.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago

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Liam Payne, Stack It Up | Track Review 🎵

Liam Payne enlists A Boogie Wit da Hoodie for an enjoyable, drippy pop single, “Stack It Up.” It’s pleasant, but no game changer for the British heartthrob.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago

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Halsey, Graveyard | Track Review 🎵

Halsey returns with “Graveyard,” which encompasses loyalty to a fault and potentially death. “Graveyard” arrives as the 2nd single from her 3rd LP, ‘Manic.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago

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Maroon 5, Memories | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop collective Maroon 5 release a thoughtful new single that highlights loss, remembrance, and moving forward on “Memories.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago

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Sam Fender, Hypersonic Missiles | Album Review 💿

On his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles,’ British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shows off mature musicianship with creative songwriting and capable vocals.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2019 ago