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J. Cole, "The Climb Back" from Lewis Street [Photo Credits: Dreamville / Roc Nation]

J. Cole, The Climb Back | Track Review

On “The Climb Back,” the first of two songs from the single, Lewis Street, Grammy winner J. Cole is on absolute fire – .

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago

Meek Mill, "Otherside of America" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Meek Mill, Otherside of America | Track Review

On “Otherside of America,” rapper Meek Mill delivers a socially conscious, protest banger that truly captures racial inequality.

By the musical hype, 5 years ago

Contemporary Songs About Black Experience

27 Contemporary Songs That Capture the Black Experience | Playlist

On this robust, socially conscious playlist, we examine 27 contemporary songs from 2013 and beyond, that capture the black experience.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago

Common, Black America Again © Def Jam

Common is on Autopilot on ‘Black America Again’

Common delivers a tour de force with ‘Black America Again’. Arguably, ‘Black America Again’ is his best album in years.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2016 ago

Common, Black America Again © Def Jam

Common, Home | Track Review

Common flexes on another sound pre-release single from ‘Black America Again,’ “Home,” featuring underrated R&B standout Bilal.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago

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