Fantasia | The Musical Hype - Part 5

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DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic

Billboard: DJ Khaled Dethrones Drake for No. 1

DJ Khaled halts Drake’s historic run with ‘Views.’ ‘Major Key’ gives DJ Khaled his first no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with ‘The Definition of.’ Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago

Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic

Billboard: Gucci Mane ‘Everybody Looking’ Debuts at No. 2

Despite a “valiant” effort from recently freed rapper Gucci Mane (Everybody Looking), Drake (Views) remains at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago

Fantasia, 'Sleeping With the One I Love' Video Screen shot (19/RCA)

Faves & Least Faves: Fantasia

Faves & Least Faves objectively and subjectively examines the best (favorite) songs and the worst (least favorite) songs from a musician’s discography.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 30, 2016 ago

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Music Shopping List: Fantasia & DJ Khaled Lead the Charge

The final music release week in July 2016 marks the return of an American Idol, a DJ, a pair of country artists & an electronic newcomer.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review 🎵

Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on “Ugly,” a single from her upcoming LP, ‘The Definition of…’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 19, 2016 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, 12 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago

Fantasia, Side Effects of You © RCA

Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review

Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.

By brent80, 13 yearsApril 22, 2013 ago

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