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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPs  πŸ’Ώ 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 (Β½ 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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    Faith Evans, Mesmerized: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 61 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Faith Evans, Mesmerized | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 61st edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œMesmerized” by Faith Evans.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 27, 2023 ago
    Marsha Ambrosius, β€œ69”: After Dark No. 25 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Marsha Ambrosius, 69 | After Dark πŸ•› πŸŒƒ

    On the 25th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risquΓ© & utterly sexual vibes behind, β€œ69” by Marsha Ambrosius.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 13, 2021 ago
    Anthony Hamilton: 4GEMZ πŸ’Ž No. 8 (2021) [πŸ“·: Arista, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, The Musical Hype, My Music Box, RCA, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Anthony Hamilton | 4GEMZ πŸ’Ž

    On the 8th edition of 4GEMZ πŸ’Ž (2021), we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy-winning musician, Anthony Hamilton.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 1, 2021 ago
    WOO!: 3BOPS No. 38 (2021) [πŸ“·: Andres Ayrton, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    WOO! | 3BOPS

    On this 38th edition of 3BOPS, 2021, we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word WOO in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 24, 2021 ago
    Leon Bridges x Lucky Daye, "All About You" [πŸ“· : Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges & Lucky Daye, All About You | Track Review 🎡

    β€œAll About You,” a collaboration between R&B standouts Leon Bridges & Lucky Daye, isn’t flashy, but all in all, beautiful & quite enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
    13 Marvelous Songs About Roses [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Marvelous Songs About Roses 🌹 | Playlist 🎧

    β€˜13 Marvelous Songs About Roses πŸŒΉβ€™ features music courtesy of Adam Lambert, Hayley Williams, OutKast, Ro James, Seal & Teyana Taylor. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Alicia Keys, "Show Me Love": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Show Me Love | Track Review 🎡

    Alicia Keys returns with her second single of 2019, β€œShow Me Love,” enlisting fellow Grammy winner Miguel for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago
    John Legend, Love in the Future [πŸ“·: Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Retrospective Review: John Legend, Love in the Future (2013)

    R&B singer-songwriter John Legend makes genuine love sound both respectable and desirable on his fourth solo album, β€˜Love in the Future.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Tamia, Love Life Β© Def Jam
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Tamia Sounds Incredibly Classy On β€˜Love Life’

    Canadian R&B artist Tamia delivers classy, monogamous, grown-folks R&B on β€˜Love Life.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 16, 2015 ago
    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

    Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, β€˜Love Charlie.’

    By brent80, 12 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago

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