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    2013

    Chrisette Michele, “A Couple of Forevers”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]
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    Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 3rd edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “A Couple of Forevers” by Chrisette Michele.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 9, 2021 ago
    Kings of Leon, Mechanical Bull [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Kings of Leon, Mechanical Bull | Album Review

    On their highly-anticipated sixth album, ‘Mechanical Bull,’ Kings of Leon prove to the listeners that their latest project was worth the 3-year wait.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

    British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album © Republic
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    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review

    Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, ‘The Wack Album.’  Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 13, 2013 ago
    George Benson, Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole © Concord
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    George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review

    George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, ‘Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole.’ ‘Inspiration’ is consistent from top the bottom.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 9, 2013 ago
    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]
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    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

    ‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship. 

    By brent80, 12 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago
    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

    Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

    By brent80, 12 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago

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