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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    SoMo, My Life II © Republic
    Album 💿

    SoMo Shows Potential On ‘My Life II’

    Up-and-coming contemporary R&B singer SoMo showcases potential on ‘My Life II,’ but needs to take a bigger step forward.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 15, 2015 ago
    Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now © 19 / Sony
    Album 💿

    Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

    Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 24, 2015 ago
    Charlie Puth • Some Kind Of Love (EP) • Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review

    Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 13, 2015 ago
    Jill Scott, Woman © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿

    On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2015 ago
    Tori Kelly, Unbreakable Smile © Capitol
    Album 💿

    Tori Kelly Shows Off Tremendous Pipes On ‘Unbreakable Smile’

    Debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile’ may not exemplify perfection, but vocally, Tori Kelly posseses quite a profound, stunning instrument.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 1, 2015 ago
    jamie-foxx-hollywood-a-story-of-a-dozen-roses © rca
    Album 💿

    Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review

    ‘Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,’ the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, ‘Unpredictable.’ 

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 27, 2015 ago
    Ciara, Jackie © Epic
    Evergreen

    Rank Up, Rank Down: Ciara Albums, 2004 – 2015

    With more than a decade under her belt, Ciara has released six albums spanning 2004 to 2015. Which albums are “the cat’s meow” and which ones are blasé?

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 7, 2015 ago
    Raheem DeVaughn • Love Sex Passion © Entertainment One
    Album 💿

    Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

    Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, ‘Love Sex Passion.’ While not game changing, ‘Love Sex Passion’ is sound.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 25, 2015 ago
    Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money
    Album 💿

    Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

    Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago
    Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie © RCA
    Album 💿

    Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie | Album Review 💿

    Charlie Wilson doesn’t reinvent the wheel on Forever Charlie, but flexes his robust, refined vocals on one of his best of the Charlie series.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 3, 2015 ago
    Tyler Carter, Leave Your Love © Rise
    Music

    Tyler Carter, ‘Leave Your Love’ (EP review)

    Tyler Carter (Clean vocal frontman of band Issues) captures issues of the heart and pants magnificently on captivating EP, ‘Leave Your Love’ EP.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJanuary 16, 2015 ago
    Jazmine Sullivan, Reality Show © RCA
    Album 💿

    Jazmine Sullivan, Reality Show | Album Review 💿

    Three albums in, Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan shows that she is the model of consistency on Reality Show.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJanuary 14, 2015 ago

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