Adult Contemporary | The Musical Hype - Part 8

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Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam

Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago

Toni Braxton, Long as I Live © Def Jam

Toni Braxton, ‘Long as I Live’ | Track Review

Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton sounds as classy and vibrant as ever on “Long as I Live,” her first single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review 🎵

Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on “Ugly,” a single from her upcoming LP, ‘The Definition of…’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2016 ago

Babyface, Return of the Tender Lover © Def Jam

Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 7, 2015 ago

Matchbox Twenty, North © Atlantic

Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album.

By brent80, 12 yearsSeptember 7, 2012 ago

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