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    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Album 💿

    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real | Album Review 💿

    Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago
    The Weeknd, Reminder (Remix) © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Reminder (Remix)’ | Track Review

    The Weeknd drops an enjoyable remixed version of “Reminder” featuring Young Thug and A$AP Rocky. All in all, the results are positive.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

    Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago
    Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Daley Until the Pain is Gone | Track Review 🎵

    British R&B singer Daley, assisted by Jill Scott, make a formidable team on “Until the Pain is Gone,” from his sophomore LP, The Spectrum.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, ‘Wild Thoughts’ | Track Review

    DJ Khaled taps Rihanna and Bryson Tiller for “Wild Thoughts,” the fourth single issued in advance of his new, star-studded album, ‘Grateful.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 20, 2017 ago
    LW, Happy © Scotthonor Productions LLC
    Music

    LW, ‘Happy’ | Track Review

    Gifted independent R&B musician LW drops a meaningful, empowering new single with “Happy.” On “Happy,” he thinks ‘bigger’ as opposed to ‘smaller.’ 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 15, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Album 💿

    Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

    Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Loved by You’ | Track Review

    Mali Music and Jazmine Sullivan portray the power and sanctity of love on the fifth single from ‘The Transition of Mali,’ “Loved by You.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, Contradiction | Track Review 🎵

    Mali Music and Jhené Aiko join forces for the compelling duet, “Contradiction.” The duet originally appeared on Chi-Raq soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Still’ | Track Review

    Throughout the course of “Still,” inspirational R&B artist Mali Music presents the goods, delivering a capable vocal performance and transcendent messaging.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘My Life’ | Track Review

    On his single “My Life,” Mali Music offers another excellent example of a secular song with positive, uplifting, and transcendent messaging.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Gonna Be Alright’ | Track Review

    Mali Music delivers a well-written, well-rounded song with single, “Gonna Be Alright.” “Gonna Be Alright” sets the tone for ‘The Transition of Mali.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago

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