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Kelis, Food © Ninja Tune

Kelis, Food | Album Review

While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 25, 2014 ago

Asher Roth • RetroHash • pale fire

Asher Roth Is Lifted On ‘RetroHash’

It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of “I Love College” fame (‘Asleep in the Bread Aisle’) is one high, mellow dude on ‘RetroHash’.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 23, 2014 ago

August Alsina, Testimony [📷: Def Jam]

August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 17, 2014 ago

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty © Warner Bros

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago

MKTO, MKTO © Columbia

MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP

Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn’t reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 7, 2014 ago

Mac Demarco, Salad Days [📷: Captured Tracks]

Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review

Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with ‘Salad Days.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 4, 2014 ago

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