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Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 188 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady | Throwback Vibez

In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin.

By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 15, 2023 ago

Anderson .Paak, "JEWELZ" [Photo Credit: APE SHIT / 12 Tone Music]

Anderson .Paak, JEWELZ | Track Review

‘The King of Vibe,’ Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak, continues to shine on his brief, funky, and infectious single, “JEWELZ.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago

JOEY-A, JUiCE © JOEY-A

JOEY-A, JUiCE | Track Review

Following his sexy debut single “PARiS,” Cleveland-bred musician JOEY-A returns with a second, equally sexy single, “JUiCE.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 5, 2017 ago

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