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    2020 R&B tracks

    Anthony Hamilton, "Mercy" (Ft. Tamika Mallory) [📷 : My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Anthony Hamilton, Mercy | Track Review 🎵

    Anthony Hamilton shines on his incredibly woke, socially conscious single, “Mercy” featuring social justice leader Tamika Mallory.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJanuary 16, 2021 ago
    Kehlani, “F&MU” | Steamy Saturday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]
    Columns

    Kehlani, F&MU | Steamy Saturday 💎

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehani exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with “F&MU,” which appears on her 2020 sophomore album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 16, 2020 ago
    Day 4: Kehlani, “Toxic” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 4: Kehlani, Toxic | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    The toxicity is real on Day 4 of the 30-Day Song Challenge thanks to “Toxic,” courtesy of Grammy-nominated R&B singer, Kehlani.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 14, 2020 ago
    Miguel, “Coffee” | Steamy Saturday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, SilviaP_Design]
    Columns

    Miguel, Coffee | Steamy Saturday 💎

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with “Coffee,” a highlight from his 2015 album, WILDHEART. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 9, 2020 ago
    Trey Songz, "Back Home" (Ft. Summer Walker) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Trey Songz, Back Home | Track Review 🎵

    Trey Songz, assisted by Summer Walker, delivers an enjoyable and relatable R&B single, “Back Home,” which depicts a love-hate relationship.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 6, 2020 ago
    Alicia Keys, “Good Job” | Terrific Tuesday 💎 [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, RCA, Robin Higgins, taniarose]
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    Alicia Keys, Good Job | Terrific Tuesday 💎

    Alicia Keys gives timely compliments on “Good Job,” tailor made to atone for Mad Monday, give hope during COVID-19 & ring in Terrific Tuesday. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 5, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Bigger Love" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Bigger Love | Track Review 🎵

    On “Bigger Love,” Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend flirts with a more modern pop sound with moderately successful results. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 4, 2020 ago
    Kelly Rowland, “Coffee” | Steamy Saturday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, KTR, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]
    Columns

    Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Steamy Saturday 💎

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Kelly Rowland exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the short, but sexy single, “Coffee.”  

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 2, 2020 ago
    Fun Friday No. 4: Usher, Lil Jon, & Ludacris, “SexBeat” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pi
    Columns

    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Fun Friday 💎

    Reunited after 16 years, Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris bring some surefire, sensual fun to Fun Friday with “SexBeat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
    Kehlani, "Valentine's Day (Shameful)" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kehlani, Valentine’s Day (Shameful) | Track Review 🎵

    Post-“Konclusions,” Kehlani lets the world know how she feels about her ex, YG, on the brutally honest single, “Valentine’s Day (Shameful).”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 27, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Conversations in the Dark" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Conversations in the Dark | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend returns with his first single of the new decade, the elite “Conversations in the Dark.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 13, 2020 ago

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