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August Alsina, Drugs | Track Review 🎵

Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”

Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.

John Legend delivers another captivating solo album with Darkness and Light. While his sound is tweaked, fundamentally he remains the same artist.

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd Returns with ‘Starboy,’ an album filled with intriguing lyrics worth analyzing.

Trey Songz ushers in the Christmas spirit (and love) on his superb new single, “Comin Home.”

Jhene Aiko is unafraid to get ‘down and dirty’ on risqué new single, “Maniac.” Innuendo runs rampant here.

John Legend may not earn another no. 1 hit with single “I Know Better,” but he keeps traditional R&B on the ‘up and up.’

John Legend keeps soul alive and well on “Penthouse Floor,” the second single from his fifth studio album, Darkness and Light.

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort (‘Starboy’) that offers something for a variety of listeners.

Pop singer-songwriter Bruno Mars returns in electrifying fashion on his highly anticipated, third album, ’24K Magic.’

Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, ‘#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.’

Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”