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Chris Brown & Tyga Aim Low On ‘Fan Of a Fan The Album’

“Keeping it as 100” as Chris Brown and Tyga do, The best way to describe ‘Fan of a Fan: The Album’ is “garbage.” It’s misogynistic, simple, and a turn-off.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 4, 2015 ago

Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise [📷: Def Jam]

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Takeaways: Big Sean, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’

After lackadaisical sales for sophomore LP ‘Hall Of Fame’, ‘third time’s charm’ for Big Sean on third LP, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 3, 2015 ago

Raheem DeVaughn • Love Sex Passion © Entertainment One

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Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, ‘Love Sex Passion.’ While not game changing, ‘Love Sex Passion’ is sound.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 25, 2015 ago

Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money

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Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago

Father John Misty, I Love You Honeybear [📷: SubPop]

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Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 17, 2015 ago

Björk Vulnicura [📷: One Little Independent]

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Björk, Vulnicura | Album Review 💿

Icelandic musician Björk’s surprise album ‘Vulnicura’ is sure to make alt-music fans and nerds “giggle like schoolgirls with glee.”

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 12, 2015 ago

George Ezra, Wanted on Voyage [📷: Columbia]

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George Ezra, ‘Wanted On Voyage’ | Album Review

‘Wanted On Voyage’ is a fantastic debut album from George Ezra. Unlikely to receive the attention it should stateside, it stands out among winter releases.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 11, 2015 ago