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    Maluma, Mala Mía [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]
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    Maluma, ‘Mala Mía’ | Track Review

    Columbia superstar Maluma uses his sexy, seductive charm and sick pipes to conjure up a hit on his new reggaetón single, “Mala Mía.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    15 Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Epic, Island, Republic, Sony, Universal]
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    15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Maluma among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
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    Lil Xan, ‘Far’ | Track Review

    Lil Xan is the latest white male rapper looking for his ‘come up.’ Could his latest single “Far” give him his breakthrough? Hmm…

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]
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    Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

    The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    John Mayer, The Search for Everything © Columbia
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    John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿

    39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    John Legend, Love in the Future [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia]
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    Retrospective Review: John Legend, Love in the Future (2013)

    R&B singer-songwriter John Legend makes genuine love sound both respectable and desirable on his fourth solo album, ‘Love in the Future.’

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Barbra Streisand, Encore © Columbia
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    Barbra Streisand Still a Force on ‘Encore’

    At 74, There’s no slowing down for Barbra Streisand.  Streisand sounds exceptional on her latest collaborative, traditional pop album, ‘Encore’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 6, 2016 ago
    Snoop Dogg, BUSH [📷: Columbia]
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    Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

    While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago
    Passion Pit, Kindred [📷: Columbia]
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    Passion Pit, Kindred | Album Review 💿

    Passion Pit continues to master jubilance within its music. Latest LP, ‘Kindred’, is no different, finding strife, grief, and tribulation to be non-factors.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 24, 2015 ago
    Shakira, Shakira. [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿

    Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 28, 2014 ago

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