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Toni Braxton, Long as I Live © Def Jam

Toni Braxton, ‘Long as I Live’ | Track Review

Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton sounds as classy and vibrant as ever on “Long as I Live,” her first single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago

John Legend, Love in the Future [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia]

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, ‘Love in the Future.’

By the musical hype, 9 years ago

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Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review

Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago

Tamia, Love Life © Def Jam

Tamia Sounds Incredibly Classy On ‘Love Life’

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

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 16, 2015 ago

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]

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, ‘Love Charlie.’

By brent80, 12 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago

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