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    Mali Music, Mali Is... © RCA
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    Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿

    Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS… but he doesn’t eschew showcasing his faith in the least.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 24, 2014 ago
    Shaliek, Blood Sweat Tears © Pendulum
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    Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’

    R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, ‘Blood Sweat Tears’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJune 11, 2014 ago
    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse [📷: Def Jam]
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    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review

    After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns,” bringing the heat” on her comeback LP, ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 27, 2014 ago
    Michael Jackson, Xscape [📷: Epic]
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    Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿

    Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 15, 2014 ago
    Eli Paperboy Reed, Nights Like These © Warner Bros
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    Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’

    Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly important but  doesn’t sell many albums. There’ve been exceptions as a couple of retro-inspired R&B singles have enjoyed radio success Read more

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 1, 2014 ago
    Kelis, Food © Ninja Tune
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    Kelis, Food | Album Review

    While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 25, 2014 ago
    August Alsina, Testimony [📷: Def Jam]
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    August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

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

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 17, 2014 ago
    Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty © Warner Bros
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    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, 12 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago
    SoMo © Republic
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    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, 12 yearsApril 9, 2014 ago
    Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit © Interscope
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    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, 12 yearsMarch 17, 2014 ago
    Candice Glover • Music Speaks © Interscope
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    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, 12 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago
    Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]
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    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, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

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