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    2016 R&B track reviews

    Chris Brown, Party © RCA
    Music

    Chris Brown, Party | Track Review 🎵

    Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 22, 2016 ago
    Trey Songz, Comin Home © Atlantic
    Music

    Trey Songz, Comin Home | Track Review 🎵

    Trey Songz ushers in the Christmas spirit (and love) on his superb new single, “Comin Home.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 1, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy [📷: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, I Feel It Coming | Track Review 🎵

    The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    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.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    Robin Thicke, One Shot © Interscope
    Music

    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.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 22, 2016 ago
    Joe, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS © Plaid Lover/BMG Rights Mgt
    Music

    Joe, Hello | Track Review 🎵

    Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe does an excellent job covering Adele megahit, “Hello.” The cover appears on his new album, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 10, 2016 ago
    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, Versace on the Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain | Track Review 🎵

    “Let Me Explain” gives breakthrough Louisville rapper/singer Bryson Tiller another potential hit. It serves as the promo single for his upcoming LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Holy War | Track Review 🎵

    Alicia Keys continues to expand beyond her roots on “Holy War,” the second confirmed song from her upcoming album, ‘Here.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
    mary-j-blige-thick-of-it-capitol
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review 🎵

    Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Music

    Alicia Keys Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Track Review 🎵

    R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys comes from an honest place on personal new single “Blended Family” featuring A$AP Rocky.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Kent Jones, Alright © Epic
    Music

    Kent Jones, Alright | Track Review 🎵

    Urban newcomer Kent Jones potentially has a second hit on his hands with new single, “Alright.” He gets a lift from an Earth Wind & Fire classic.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 6, 2016 ago

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