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    Joji, BALLADS 1 [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Music

    Joji, ‘Can’t Get Over You’ | Track Review

    88rising alternative R&B standout Joji keeps things incredibly ‘short and sweet’ on the Clams Casino-produced single, “Can’t Get Over You.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago
    Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]
    Music

    Blood Orange, ‘Jewelry’ | Track Review

    Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), shines bright on “Jewelry,” the second advance single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]
    Music

    Blood Orange, ‘Charcoal Baby’ | Track Review

    Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
    Album 💿

    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
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    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sara Vanderheyden
    Columns

    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

    Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Diplo, Look Back © Mad Decent
    Music

    Diplo, ‘Look Back’ | Track Review

    Super producer Diplo enlists the incredibly talented DRAM to make ‘sweet music together’ on thrilling, eclectic single, “Look Back.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

    Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
    Music

    Joji, ‘Will He’ | Track Review

    R&B artist Joji drops a compelling, moody gem with “Will He,” the promo single from his debut EP, ‘In Tongues’ (November 3).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Frank Ocean, Provider © Blonded
    Music

    Frank Ocean, Provider | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Daniel Caesar, Freudian [📷: Golden Child Recordings]
    Album 💿

    Daniel Caesar, Freudian | Album Review 💿

    Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on his debut album, ‘Freudian,’ which fuses love and spirituality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Daniel Caesar, Freudian © Golden Child
    Music

    Daniel Caesar, ‘We Find Love’ | Track Review

    Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on “We Find Love,” a single from his debut album, ‘Freudian.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 21, 2017 ago

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