John Legend, Penthouse Floor | Track Review

John Legend keeps soul alive and well on “Penthouse Floor,” the second single from his fifth studio album, Darkness and Light.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

John Legend keeps soul alive and well on “Penthouse Floor,” the second single from his fifth studio album, Darkness and Light.

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort ('Starboy') that offers something for a variety of listeners.
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Highly Suspect remain edgy and unapologetic on their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Boy Who Died Wolf.
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Grammy-nominated rock band Highly Suspect remains edgy and unapologetic on their highly-anticipated sophomore album, 'The Boy Who Died Wolf.'

A Tribe Called Quest returns for one last hurrah with ‘We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.’ Q-Tip and company are on autopilot.
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The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.

The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.

On retro-soul infused single “One Shot,” R&B musician Robin Thicke looks to get back on the good foot. Juicy J assists.

Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B returns with an alluring new single, “In My Dreams.”
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DNCE marks the resurrection of Joe Jonas’ recording career. That resurrection is worthwhile on the band’s self-titled debut.
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Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”
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Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.