2016 R&B tracks | The Musical Hype

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.”

Pharrell Williams nails throwback, vintage soul on single “Runnin’,” a song that appears on the soundtrack to upcoming film, Hidden Figures.

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

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

Drake sounds tried-and-true on “Fake Love,” a single from his upcoming album, ‘More Life’ expected in December.

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

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

On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.

Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.

La’Porsha Renae exceptionally conveys the strength and importance of women on debut single, “Good Woman.”

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.

Usher returns with a fifth pre-release single from upcoming album ‘Hard II Love’ entitled “Rivals.” “Rivals” features ubiquitous rapper, Future.