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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Fantasia, Sketchbook: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
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    Fantasia, Sketchbook | Album Review 💿

    After releasing a so-so 5th studio LP, and an underrated holiday effort, Grammy-winning R&B artist Fantasia makes a strong return with Sketchbook.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 21, 2019 ago
    11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations” features songs courtesy of Ciara, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey, Melanie Martinez, and Rick Ross.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 26, 2019 ago
    Evergreen

    13 High-Flying Songs About Clouds | Playlist

    “13 High-Flying Songs About Clouds” features music courtesy of Angie Stone, Dirty Heads, The Drums, Travis Garland, and Volbeat.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 22, 2019 ago
    “13 Songs Where the Magic is Legit” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bighit Entertainment, BMG Rights Management, Columbia, Parlophone, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Shots Studio Music, Sub Pop, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where the Magic is Legit | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs Where the Magic is Legit” is comprised of music courtesy of Bruno Mars, BTS, Father John Misty, India.Arie, and Tyler, the Creator.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 23, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Enough (Single) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Fantasia, Enough | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia returns “Enough,” her first new original R&B single since 2016.  She excels on the ‘grown-folks’ R&B ballad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    India.Arie, Worthy [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    India.Arie, Worthy | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie remains consistent on ‘Worthy,’ her first proper, full-length album of originals since 2013.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 21, 2019 ago
    13 Songs That Address Matters of the Heart [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Boy in Jeans, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Def Jam, Dreamville, EMI Nashville, Interscope, Mark Ronson, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Roc Nation, Sony UK]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Address Matters of the Heart | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs That Address Matters of the Heart” features music courtesy of Backstreet Boys, Benny Blanco, Eric Church, Swae Lee, and Toni Braxton.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 8, 2019 ago
    11 Songs Keyed in to The End [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Astralwerks, Big Machine, Capitol, Fearless, Lauv, Mack Avenue, Motown, Pixabay, Quality Control Music, RCA, Virgin, Warner Music Nashville]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Key in On The End | Playlist

    “11 Songs That Key in on The End” includes music courtesy of Chris Brown, Cole Swindell, Ice Nine Kills, Lil Baby, and Taylor Swift among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 6, 2019 ago
    Recapping 40 Stunning Ballads from 2018 [Photo Credits: 10 Summers, Capitol, Carlos Vara, Columbia, Domino, Elektra, Epic, Interscope, RCA, Republic, Rubyworks]
    Evergreen

    Recapping 40 Stunning Ballads from 2018 | Year in Review

    Brandi Carlile, Ella Mai, Hozier, Mariah Carey, and Shawn Mendes are among artists providing the soundtrack for “Recapping 40 Stunning Ballads from 2018.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 7, 2019 ago
    Tamia, Deeper [Photo Credit: eOne Music]
    Music

    Tamia, ‘Deeper’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Tamia keeps its classy and uplifting on her new, love-centric single, “Deeper.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago
    Faith Evans, A Minute [Photo Credit: Prolific Music Group & Danger Zone]
    Music

    Faith Evans, ‘A Minute’ | Track Review

    Veteran R&B artist Faith Evans enlists new hubby and singer Stevie J on her romantic new single, “A Minute.” It’s imperfect, but respectable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    Best R&B Songs: 1990 - 2000 [Photo Credits: Sony BMG, Ruffhouse, Motown, LaFace, Universal, Arista, Warner Bros., Jive, Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist

    “11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

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