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    Pharrell Williams

    Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Calvin Harris, Heatstroke | Track Review 🎵

    Calvin Harris drops another hot single with “Heatstroke,” featuring Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams & Young Thug.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2017 ago
    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ © Republic
    Album 💿

    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review

    Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2016 ago
    J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only [📷: Roc Nation]
    Music

    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
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Pharrell Williams, Runnin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams nails throwback, vintage soul on single “Runnin’,” a song that appears on the soundtrack to upcoming film, Hidden Figures.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Frank Ocean, Blonde © Boys Don't Cry
    Album 💿

    Frank Ocean, Blonde | Album Review 💿

    Pop musician Frank Ocean returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blonde’. He makes following up a masterpiece look easy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up © Valory
    Album 💿

    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review

    Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, ‘Tangled Up’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 28, 2015 ago
    Snoop Dogg, BUSH [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

    While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly | Album Review 💿

    West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his second consecutive masterpiece with TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY; the album to beat in 2015.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 24, 2015 ago
    D'Angelo and the Vanguard, Black Messiah © RCA
    Album 💿

    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
    Aloe Blacc, Lift Your Spirit © Interscope
    Album 💿

    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
    Pharrell Williams, G I R L [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Pharrell Williams Steps His Game Up On ‘Girl’

    On his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘G I R L,’ Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, ‘In My Mind.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 10, 2014 ago

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