neo-soul | The Musical Hype - Part 29

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D'Angelo and the Vanguard, Black Messiah © RCA

D’Angelo, Black Messiah | Album Review

Grammy-winning, neo-soul standout D’Angelo reenergizes R&B on his triumphant, long-awaited comeback album, ‘Black Messiah.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 18, 2014 ago

Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists' Opus © Chrisette Michele LLC

Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists’ Opus (EP) | Album Review

R&B diva Chrisette Michele sounds as if she was free to deliver the kind of project that she wanted to on EP ‘The Lyricists’ Opus’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsDecember 1, 2014 ago

Macy Gray, The Way © Kobalt

Macy Gray Stays On the Grind on ‘The Way’

Ultimately,’The Way’, the latest album by R&B musician Macy Gray, is what it is – a good, but not a particularly innovative, game-changing album.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 8, 2014 ago

Marsha Ambrosius, Friends & Lovers © RCA

Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’

After listening to Marsha Ambrosius’ sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 16, 2014 ago

Meshed Ndegeocello, Comet, Come To Me © Naive

Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’

Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on ‘Comet, Come to Me’, an album that is something of an underrated gem.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 12, 2014 ago

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit © Interscope

Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit | Album Review

R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc releases his third album ‘Lift Your Spirit’ which true to its title, indeed lifts the spirit.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 17, 2014 ago

Algebra Blessett • Recovery © eOne

Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review

Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album ‘Recovery.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 3, 2014 ago

John Newman, Tribute © Island

John Newman, Tribute | Album Review

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago

Chrisette Michele, Better © Motown

Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review

Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with “A Couple of Forevers,” the promo single for her fourth studio album, ‘Better.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 7, 2013 ago

Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

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