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    Kehlani, While We Wait [📷: Atlantic]
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    Kehlani, While We Wait | Album Review 💿

    Urban contemporary singer Kehlani returns after a two-year hiatus with a respectable, well-rounded, nine-track mixtape, ‘While We Wait.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 28, 2019 ago
    Lil Yachty, Lil Boat 2 © Capitol / Motown
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    Lil Yachty, Lil Boat 2 | Album Review

    Following the disastrous ‘Teenage Emotions,’ rapper Lil Yachty returns with a new mixtape, ‘Lil Boat 2.’ Showing potential at times, he’s still a work in progress.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 13, 2018 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
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    The Hamilton Mixtape | Album Review 💿

    Lin-Manual Miranda and a star-studded cast strikes gold with ‘The Hamilton Mixtape,’ a compilation of covers, reinterpretations, and newbies.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 7, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ashanti, Helpless | Track Review 🎵

    Ashanti and Ja Rule reunite on “Helpless,” a cover appearing on the highly anticipated, star-studded ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 30, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Various Artists, Wrote My Way Out | Track Review 🎵

    Aloe Blacc, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nas drop the dope “Wrote My Way Out,” a highlight from ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 29, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Usher, Wait for It | Track Review 🎵

    Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 28, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, It’s Quiet Uptown | Track Review 🎵

    Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Sia, Satisfied | Track Review 🎵

    Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
    Logic, Bobby Tarantino © Def Jam / Visionary Music Group
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    Logic, Bobby Tarantino | Album Review

    Logic has become one of the hottest rappers in the game. After numerous mixtapes and two albums, Logic returns with a surprise mixtape, ‘Bobby Tarantino.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 5, 2016 ago
    Hoodie Allen • Happy Camper © Hoodie Allen, LLC
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    Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿

    If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on ‘Happy Camper.’ Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 25, 2016 ago
    Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money
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    Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

    Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago

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