J. Cole | The Musical Hype - Part 10

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J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only [📷: Roc Nation]

Music Shopping List: J. Cole Returns With ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

Music Shopping List: J. Cole leads a crop of new releases this week with his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 5, 2016 ago

DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic

DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, ‘Major Key’, a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago

BB Grooves: Rihanna Takes ‘Anti’ To The Top

Despite its ‘anti’ minded rollout, Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ ascends to the no. 1 spot after debuting at no. 27 following its nontraditional release.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 10, 2016 ago

Tyrese, Black Rose [📷 : Voltron]

58th Grammy Award Nomination Predictions: Urban Categories

What artists and what songs and albums will earn Grammy nominations in the urban categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 30, 2015 ago

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope

Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases

For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago

J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive [📷: Columbia]

Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 16, 2014 ago

Wale, The Gifted [📷: Atlantic]

Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago

J. Cole, Born Sinner © Roc Nation

J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review

J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 18, 2013 ago

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