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    2017 music reviews

    Jidenna, The Chief [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Jidenna, The Chief | Album Review 💿

    Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Love | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago
    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín © Stones Throw
    Album 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2017 ago
    Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light © 1st & 15th
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    Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review 💿

    Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago
    Desiigner, Outlet © Def Jam
    Music

    Desiigner, Outlet | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Mariah Carey, I Don't © Epic
    Music

    Mariah Carey, I Don’t | Track Review 🎵

    R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
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    Big Sean, I Decided. | Album Review 💿

    Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago
    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle | Track Review 🎵

    Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Aurelia | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Aurelia” marks the third advance single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 18, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
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    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody | Album Review 💿

    The Flaming Lips return after more than a two-year hiatus with ‘Oczy Mlody,’ yet another intriguing, if weird, addition to their distinct discography.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, White Offerings | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with The Blood Album, their first album since 2013. “White Offerings” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago

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