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    Carlos Vara, Numb © Carlos Vara
    Music

    Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

    Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘The Wolf’ | Track Review

    The Spencer Lee Band shines on the edgy, sexed-up, “The Wolf,” the third teaser track released in advance of the soundtrack to ‘Fifty Shades Freed.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    The Spencer Lee Band, Kissing Tree © Republic
    Music

    The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns © Republic
    Music

    Marc E. Bassy, Til I Get Found’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his debut album ‘Gossip Columns,’ up-and-coming pop artist Marc E. Bassy drops one final teaser track, “Til I Get Found.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
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    Sam Smith, ‘Pray’ | Track Review

    Upon announcement of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ Pop sensation Sam Smith drops a heartfelt second single, “Pray.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago
    The Shadowboxers, Hot Damn! © Villa 40
    Music

    The Shadowboxers, ‘Hot Damn!’ | Track Review

    Nashville soul-pop band The Shadowboxers drop an ambitious, ‘hot’ new single, “Hot Damn!”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
    John Mayer, The Search for Everything © Columbia
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    John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿

    39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    Charlie Puth • Some Kind Of Love (EP) • Atlantic
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    Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review

    Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 13, 2015 ago
    Michael Jackson, Xscape [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿

    Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 15, 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, 12 yearsMarch 10, 2014 ago

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