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    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy [📷: Atlantic]
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    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy | Album Review

    After dropping massively successful singles and a number of high-profile collaborations, Cardi B delivers an enjoyable, impressive full-length debut with ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
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    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review

    Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with ‘Expectations.’ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
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    Lil Xan, Total Xanarchy | Album Review

    Rising Cali rapper Lil Xan, a member of the infamous SoundCloud, mumble rap movement, assembles one of the dumber albums of 2018 with ‘Total Xanarchy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours © Interscope
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    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿

    Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) [📷: Republic]
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    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd returns with a surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy,.’ Here, he authentically and superbly captures the pain of the being heartbroken.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lindsey Webster, Love Inside © Shanachie
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    Lindsey Webster, Love Inside | Album Review

    Gifted contemporary jazz singer/songwriter Lindsey Webster returns with a stellar sophomore album for Shanachie Records, ‘Love Inside.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
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    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara’s | Album Review

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra makes an impressive return on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Jack White, Boarding House Reach © Columbia
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    Jack White, Boarding House Reach | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 27, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam
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    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes | Album Review

    Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton delivers a tight, well-rounded eight-track album with ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ her first solo album since 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 26, 2018 ago
    Love Simon © RCA
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    Love Simon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Album Review

    The original motion picture soundtrack accompanying the highly-anticipated film, ‘Love, Simon’ has its fair share of highlights, old and new.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
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    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams | Album Review

    Retro rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats ‘show out’ on their latest album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 16, 2018 ago
    Logic, Bobby Tarantino II © Def Jam
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    Logic, Bobby Tarantino II | Album Review 💿

    Logic, fresh off a monstrous year in 2017, returns with ‘Bobby Tarantino II,’ the follow-up to his 2016 mixtape.  Generally, there’s more ‘turn up’ and less ‘substance.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 14, 2018 ago

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