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    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Good Man’ | Track Review

    R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo makes a strong, soulful return on his first single of 2018, “Good Man.” D’Angelo helps to ‘fuel his fire.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    3 Favorites from first 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums © J Records, RCA
    Evergreen

    3 Favorites from the First 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums | Playlist

    “Bust Your Windows,” “10 Seconds,” and “Forever Don’t Last” rank among favorites from the first three albums by standout R&B contralto, Jazmine Sullivan. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, After the Storm © Interscope
    Music

    Kali Uchis, ‘After the Storm’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis shines on “After the Storm,” the promo single from her forthcoming, 2018 debut album. She’s assisted by Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017
    Evergreen

    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
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    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real | Album Review 💿

    Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago
    Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]
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    Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

    Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago
    LW, Happy © Scotthonor Productions LLC
    Music

    LW, ‘Happy’ | Track Review

    Gifted independent R&B musician LW drops a meaningful, empowering new single with “Happy.” On “Happy,” he thinks ‘bigger’ as opposed to ‘smaller.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Album 💿

    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review 💿

    ‘The Transition of Mali,’ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Loved by You’ | Track Review

    Mali Music and Jazmine Sullivan portray the power and sanctity of love on the fifth single from ‘The Transition of Mali,’ “Loved by You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, Contradiction | Track Review 🎵

    Mali Music and Jhené Aiko join forces for the compelling duet, “Contradiction.” The duet originally appeared on Chi-Raq soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago
    Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA
    Music

    Mali Music, ‘Still’ | Track Review

    Throughout the course of “Still,” inspirational R&B artist Mali Music presents the goods, delivering a capable vocal performance and transcendent messaging.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2017 ago

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