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    2016 urban tracks

    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Music

    Drake, Two Birds, One Stone | Track Review 🎵

    Drake is on autopilot on the fiery ‘Two Birds, One Stone.’ He hangs up singing and pop raps in favor of hard-hitting, unapologetic rhymes.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 2, 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
    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Music

    Drake, Fake Love | Track Review 🎵

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

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 26, 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
    John Legend, Love Me Now [Single] © Columbia
    Music

    John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵

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

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    La'Porsha Renae, Good Woman © 19, Motown
    Music

    La’Porsha Renae, Good Woman | Track Review 🎵

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

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    Tinashe, Company © RCA
    Music

    Tinashe, Company | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop artist Tinashe delivers on fun, flirty, hook-up single, “Company.” She’s not looking for anything serious – just “some company, company.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 22, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Stealing | Track Review 🎵

    Ty Dolla Sign drops another single, “Stealing,” ahead of his sophomore album, ‘Campaign’, due September 23.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 15, 2016 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, My Favorite Part | Track Review 🎵

    With third single “My Favorite Part,” Mac Miller continues to foreshadow a radical departure on fourth studio album, ‘The Divine Feminine’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 13, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, 3 Wayz | Track Review 🎵

    Ty Dolla $ign Keeps the promo going for up-coming studio album ‘Campaign’ with latest single, “3 Wayz” featuring Travis Scott.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 8, 2016 ago
    Banks & Steelz, Anything But Words © Warner Bros.
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    Banks & Steelz Offer Compelling, Eclectic LP with ‘Anything But Words’

    Paul Banks (Interpol) and RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) – aka Steelz – collaborate on thrilling alternative/hip-hop album, ‘Anything But Words’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 2, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Zaddy | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout urban artist Ty Dolla $ign returns with the infectious “Zaddy,” a single from his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Campaign.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

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