2016 R&B albums | The Musical Hype - Part 2

The Musical Hype
- About The Musical Hype
- Reviews
  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
  - Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
- Playlists 🎧
  - Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
- Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
- Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
- More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
- Music Submissions
- Privacy Policy
Search for:

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with ‘The Definition of.’ Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on ‘Dress to Impress,’ delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago

Aaron Neville, Apache © Tell It

Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 21, 2016 ago

Maxwell, blackSUMMER'Snight © Columbia

Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review

Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago

K. Michelle, More Issues Than Vogue © Atlantic

K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics

It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 29, 2016 ago

Tweet, Charlene © Entertainment One

Tweet, Charlene | Album Review 💿

CHARLENE is a respectable comeback album from Tweet. It won’t blow anyone away, but should appeal to a traditional R&B audience.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 29, 2016 ago

MENU