Rick Ross' 2nd album of 2014 ('Hood Billionaire') is shallow thematically. A conceptual effort, his approach at contrasting the past is mildly successful.
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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.
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Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.
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Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists’ Opus (EP) | Album Review 💿
R&B diva Chrisette Michele sounds as if she was free to deliver the kind of project that she wanted to on EP 'The Lyricists’ Opus'.
Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica | Album Review
With his major-label sophomore album, Cadillactica, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. constructs an album that goes above and beyond the expectations.
Five Takeaways from Nick Jonas’ ‘Nick Jonas’
Nick Jonas is now a grown man, and 'Nick Jonas' reflects his newfound male hood. Here are five takeaways from the album for your reading pleasure!
Aretha Franklin Is Enthusiastic, Flawed On ‘Great Diva Classics’
Aretha Franklin may be the queen, but even musical royalty falls short sometimes. 'Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics' is a perfect example.
Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault | Album Review
Consistent and enjoyable throughout, Stevie Nicks reminds everyone why she’s such a revered musician on '24 Karat Gold.'
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