2020 R&B album reviews | The Musical Hype

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Alicia Keys, Alicia [Photo Credit: RCA]

Alicia Keys, Alicia | Album Review

All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago

Kem, Love Always Wins [Photo Credit: Motown]

Kem, Love Always Wins | Album Review

Kem remains classy and incredibly consistent on his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which arrives following a six-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2020 ago

Black Atlass, Dream Awake [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]

Black Atlass, Dream Awake | Album Review

Canadian-bred, LA-based R&B musician Black Atlass delivers an enjoyable, sexy, and well-rounded third album with Dream Awake.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago

Jhené Aiko, Chilombo [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

Jhené Aiko, Chilombo | Album Review

On her enjoyable, though lengthy 3rd studio LP, Chilombo, Jhené Aiko explores feelings in the aftermath of a breakup & works toward healing.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human [Photo Credit: Chase Landin / No Color No Sound / eOne]

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review

Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 6, 2020 ago

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