Jhene Aiko, Maniac | Track Review 🎵
Jhene Aiko is unafraid to get ‘down and dirty’ on risqué new single, “Maniac.” Innuendo runs rampant here.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreJhene Aiko, Maniac | Track Review 🎵
Daniel Skye, No Party | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming teen-pop artist Daniel Skye woos the ladies on enjoyable new single, “No Party.”
Rick Ross, Buy Back the Block | Track Review 🎵
Rick Ross enlists Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz for flex-fest banger, “Buy Back the Block.”
G-Eazy, Bone Marrow | Track Review 🎵
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Bay Area Standout G-Eazy and British standout Danny Seth team up for the profane, collaborative banger, “Bone Marrow.”
Ashanti, Helpless | Track Review 🎵
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Ashanti and Ja Rule reunite on “Helpless,” a cover appearing on the highly anticipated, star-studded ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’
G-Eazy , Still | Track Review 🎵
Despite the fact that G-Eazy has seen his fame increase exponentially, he asserts that fame hasn’t made him a perfect person on single, “Still.”
Childish Gambino, Redbone | Track Review 🎵
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Childish Gambino returns with an ambitious second single, “Redbone,” ahead of his R&B full-length, “Awaken, My Love!”
Various Artists, Wrote My Way Out | Track Review 🎵
Aloe Blacc, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nas drop the dope “Wrote My Way Out,” a highlight from ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’
John Legend, I Know Better | Track Review 🎵
John Legend may not earn another no. 1 hit with single “I Know Better,” but he keeps traditional R&B on the ‘up and up.’
Usher, Wait for It | Track Review 🎵
Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.
Music Shopping List: John Legend & More
Music Shopping List, December 2, 2016: A number of highly anticipated album releases arrive courtesy of John Legend, Childish Gambino & The Rolling Stones.
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.
The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review 💿
Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort ('Starboy') that offers something for a variety of listeners.
Ranking: Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf
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Highly Suspect remain edgy and unapologetic on their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Boy Who Died Wolf.
Highly Suspect, The Boy Who Died Wolf | Album Review
Grammy-nominated rock band Highly Suspect remains edgy and unapologetic on their highly-anticipated sophomore album, 'The Boy Who Died Wolf.'
Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd Spends A Second Week at No. 1
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Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd spends a second week at no. 1 with breakout single, “Black Beatles” featuring Gucci Mane.
A Tribe Called Quest Nails It On ‘We Got It from Here…’
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.
The Weeknd, I Feel It Coming | Track Review 🎵
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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, Party Monster | Track Review 🎵
The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.
Robin Thicke, One Shot | Track Review 🎵
On retro-soul infused single “One Shot,” R&B musician Robin Thicke looks to get back on the good foot. Juicy J assists.
Ruth B, In My Dreams | Track Review 🎵
Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B returns with an alluring new single, “In My Dreams.”
DNCE, DNCE | Album Review
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DNCE marks the resurrection of Joe Jonas’ recording career. That resurrection is worthwhile on the band’s self-titled debut.
Kelly Clarkson, It’s Quiet Uptown | Track Review 🎵
Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”
Music Shopping List: It’s All About The Weeknd
Music Shopping: The Weeknd (Starboy) is the only major new release that arrives during Thanksgiving week, specifically Black Friday.
Sia, Satisfied | Track Review 🎵
Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Album Review 💿
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Pop singer-songwriter Bruno Mars returns in electrifying fashion on his highly anticipated, third album, '24K Magic.'
Macklemore, Drug Dealer | Track Review 🎵
Macklemore delivers an exceptional, socially-relevant track about the dangers of prescription drug use on ‘Drug Dealer,’ featuring Ariana DeBoo.