2015 | The Musical Hype

The Weeknd, “Earned It” | After Dark

In the 71st edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” by The Weeknd.

Mad innuendo. Sex. 2015 and beyond. That’s about the size of this playlist, which finds artists showcasing their sexy sides… musically.

Troye Sivan shines on his debut album ‘Blue Neighbourhood,’ sharing his world and educating his audience song after song.

Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’

UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding returns with her third studio album, Delirium, featuring amble bright spots.

The ever eccentric, brilliant Prince delivers a solid, yet imperfect effort on ‘HitNRun Phase One.’ Despite Imperfections, ‘HitNRun’ has its moments.

Houston, Texas newcomer Travis Scott showcases potential, but not quite a home run on his debut album, Rodeo.

On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

Zedd delivers an enjoyable, pleasant sophomore LP with ‘True Colors’. Although sound, many songs from ‘True Colors’ run into one another.

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘At. Long. Last. A$AP.’ On ‘A.L.L.A.’, A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.

‘Rebel Heart’ is an enjoyable album that plays to the strengths of Madonna and easily eclipses her overlooked 2012 album, ‘MDNA.’

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