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Kygo & Selena Gomez, It Ain't Me © Interscope

Kygo & Selena Gomez, It Ain’t Me | Track Review 🎵

Kygo and Selena Gomez make magic on electro-pop single, “It Ain’t Me.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago

Jidenna, The Chief [📷: Epic]

Jidenna, The Chief | Album Review 💿

Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]

Lana Del Rey, Love | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago

Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It © RCA

Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It | Album Review 💿

Uncle Charlie Wilson delivers another consistent, enjoyable adult contemporary R&B album on his eighth album, ‘In It to Win It.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago

Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín © Stones Throw

Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿

Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2017 ago

Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light © 1st & 15th

Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review 💿

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago

Maroon 5, Cold © Interscope

Maroon 5, Cold | Track Review 🎵

Pop band Maroon 5 collaborates with southern rapper Future for frigid new single, “Cold,” which arrived Valentine’s Day, 2017.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 15, 2017 ago

Khalid, American Teen © RCA

Khalid, Location | Track Review 🎵

Burgeoning teen R&B singer Khalid delivers a sensational single in “Location,” a relatable gem about young love.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago

Fifty Shades Darker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [📷: Republic]

Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack | Album Review 💿

Following the success of the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, highly anticipated follow up Fifty Shades Darker arrives in star-studded fashion.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago

Desiigner, Outlet © Def Jam

Desiigner, Outlet | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago

Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]

Katy Perry, Chained to the Rhythm | Track Review 🎵

Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago

Aaron Carter, LøVë © Sony

Aaron Carter, LøVë (EP) | Album Review 💿

Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with five-song EP, LøVë, his first set of new music following a 15-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago

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