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John Legend, "Actions" [Photo Credit: Columbia]

John Legend, Actions | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend continues to keep soul alive and well on “Actions,” his second single of 2020.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago

Eminem, Music to Be Murdered By [📷: Interscope]

Eminem, Music to Be Murdered By | Album Review

On his first album of the 2020s, iconic rapper Eminem shows definite improvement on his 11th studio album, MUSIC TO BE MURDERED BY.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJanuary 23, 2020 ago

Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]

Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review

Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago

11 Totally Animalistic Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Matador, Pixabay, Spinnin]

11 Totally Animalistic Songs | Playlist

“11 Totally Animalistic Songs” features songs exploring the inner animal – rawr! Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, and Queens of the Stone Age appear on this playlist.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 2, 2018 ago

12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco [Photo Credits: Epic, IDJ, Columbia, J, Capitol, Charles River, Grand Hustle, Public Domain, Interscope, Def Jam]

12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco | Playlist

Beastie Boys, Ghostface Killah, Pitbull, and Rick Ross are among artists with songs featuring lyrics that reference cult leader David Koresh and Waco.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Marilyn Manson, The Pale Emperor [📷: Loma Vista]

One ‘Hell’ Of A Playlist: 12 Hellish Songs

This playlist isn’t about jealousy, Biblical matters, or hell itself. Each song title features hell in some form. After listening, you’ll need to repent!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 9, 2015 ago

Marsha Ambrosius, Friends & Lovers © RCA

Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’

After listening to Marsha Ambrosius’ sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 16, 2014 ago

50 Cent, Animal Ambition - An Untamed Desire To Win © G Unit

50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’

Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 3, 2014 ago

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