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    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]
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    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
    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
    SZA, Z © Top Dawg
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    SZA, Z | Album Review

    SZA leaves a superb first impression on her full-length debut album ‘Z.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 24, 2017 ago
    SZA, Ctrl [📷: RCA]
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    SZA, Ctrl | Album Review 💿

    Alternative R&B artist SZA returns with an intriguing, major label debut, ‘Ctrl.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 24, 2017 ago
    dvsn, Think About Me © OVO, Warner Bros.
    Music

    dvsn, Think About Me | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian alternative R&B duo dvsn – Daniel Daley & Nineteen85 – return respectably with single, “Think About Me.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 11, 2017 ago
    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín © Stones Throw
    Album 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿

    Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process [📷: Young Turks]
    Album 💿

    Sampha, Process | Album Review 💿

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, Timmy’s Prayer | Track Review 🎵

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic tale of heartache and heartbreak with “Timmy’s Prayer,” a single from debut LP, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago
    Childish Gambino, "Awaken, My Love!" [📷: Glassnote]
    Album 💿

    Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review

    Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 6, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, Party Monster | Track Review 🎵

    The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago

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