contemporary R&B | The Musical Hype - Part 58

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August Alsina, Testimony © Def Jam

August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 17, 2014 ago

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty © Warner Bros

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago

SoMo © Republic

SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2014 ago

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit © Interscope

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album ‘Lift Your Spirit’ which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 17, 2014 ago

Candice Glover • Music Speaks © Interscope

Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, ‘Music Speaks.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago

Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]

Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

K. Michelle, Kiss My Ass © MBK

K. Michelle, Kiss My Ass | Track Review 🎵

A black woman scorned, K. Michelle means business on her explicit, unapologetic single “Kiss My Ass.” Men everywhere, beware!

By brent80, 12 yearsAugust 6, 2012 ago

Usher, Looking 4 Myself [Photo Credit: RCA]

Usher, “Lemme See” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist Usher shines on the sexy, sleekly produced single, “Lemme See,” featuring rapper Rick Ross.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 31, 2012 ago

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