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    2014 albums

    Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists' Opus © Chrisette Michele LLC
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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’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 1, 2014 ago
    Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica © Def Jam
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    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.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 14, 2014 ago
    Nick Jonas, Nick Jonas © Island
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    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!

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 10, 2014 ago
    Luke James © Island
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    Luke James, Luke James | Album Review

    ‘Luke James’, the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 23, 2014 ago
    Maroon 5, V © Interscope
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    Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 4, 2014 ago
    Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels
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    Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

    Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with ‘Ignite The Night.’ Overall, ‘Ignite The Night’ is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 25, 2014 ago
    Caleb Johnson, Testify © Interscope
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    Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

    American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, ‘Testify’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 19, 2014 ago
    Jesse McCartney, In Technicolor © Eight0Eight
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    Jesse McCartney Delivers Best Album With ‘In Technicolor’ 

    Actor and pop singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney delivers his best album yet with ‘In Technicolor’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 25, 2014 ago
    Bleachers, Strange Desire © RCA
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    Bleachers, Strange Desire | Album Review 💿

    Bleachers delivers a fine, enjoyable debut effort with Strange Desire. Sometimes it’s overdone, but more often that not, it shines.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 21, 2014 ago
    Ricky Dillard, Amazing © Entertainment One
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    Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’

    Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, ‘Amazing’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 22, 2014 ago

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