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    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [📷: Capitol]
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    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review

    With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on ‘Hiding Place.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Why Don’t We, 8 Letters | Album Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We (Corbyn, Daniel, Jack, Jonah, and Zach) deliver an enjoyable, respectable full-length, debut album with ‘8 Letters.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 6, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]
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    Troye Sivan, Bloom | Album Review

    23-year old South African-born Aussie pop artist Troye Sivan returns with a tight, authentic sophomore album with ‘Bloom.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) [Photo Credit: Capitol]
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    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) | Album Review

    Pop artist Liam Payne makes fans wait even more for his full-length debut album, opting to drop a respectable, if indistinct debut EP first, ‘First Time.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Sweetener [📷: Republic]
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    Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿

    Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, ‘Sweetener.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
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    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
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    Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

    Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
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    Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review

    Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Ruel, Ready (EP) [📷: RCA]
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    Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review

    15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol
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    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review

    Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]
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    Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿

    After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

    Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

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