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Pharrell Williams, "Entrepreneur" [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Pharrell Williams, Entrepreneur | Track Review

Pharrell Williams enlists JAY-Z for “Entrepreneur,” a powerful though quirky record for racially charged times such as these.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 24, 2020 ago

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

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