On the final pre-release single from his new album ‘Nobody but Me’, “The Very Thought of You,” Michael Bublé sounds respectable if unexceptional.
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D.R.A.M. flexes on “Cash Machine,” the third and final pre-release single from his debut album, ‘Big Baby D.R.A.M.’
Comeback pop artist JoJo delivers a restrained, moving performance on final pre-release single, “Music.” from her 3rd studio album Mad Love.
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Kings of Leon continue to build momentum for ‘Walls’ with final pre-release promo single, “Reverend,” inspired by a late country musician.
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Lady Gaga starkly contrasts promo single “Perfect Illusion” with country/folk-tinged, singer-songwriter ballad, “Million Reasons.”
Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.
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Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.
Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.
New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.
The Chainsmokers returns with the follow-up to their no. 1 hit “Closer,” “All We Know,” enlisting assistance from Phoebe Ryan.
OneRepublic releases one final single, “A.I.,” ahead of their fourth studio album, Oh My My. The band receives an assist from Peter Gabriel.
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With “False Alarm,” Canadian R&B artist The Weeknd delivers an ambitious second single from forthcoming album, ‘Starboy’.
