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    Posthumous

    XXXTENTACION, Skins [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]
    Album 💿

    XXXTENTACION, SKINS | Album Review

    Posthumous project ‘SKINS’ should play well to the XXXTENTACION base, but as an album, it’s ‘undercooked’ as opposed to being ‘well done.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Album Review

    Rapper-singer Lil Peep exhibits growth and a clearer portrait of his artistry on his posthumous full-length LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 13, 2018 ago
    XXXTENTACION, Skins [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]
    Music

    XXXTENTACION, ‘Bad’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his posthumous album, ‘Skins,’ late rapper/singer XXXTENTACION releases an ultra-brief, vibe-filled promo single, “BAD.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Peep, Runaway | Track Review

    Following “Cry Alone,” Lil Peep returns with “Runaway,” the second single from his posthumous LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2018 ago
    XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, Arms Around You [Photo Credits: Warner Bros. Records / Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]
    Music

    XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, ‘Arms Around You’ | Track Review

    Posthumous XXXTENTACION singles continue with the co-headlining Lil Pump record “Arms Around You,” also featuring Maluma and Swae Lee.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Peep, ‘Cry Alone’ | Track Review

    The late Lil Peep returns with a compelling single, “Cry Alone,” appearing on his posthumously released second LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman © Daptone
    Album 💿

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman | Album Review

    ‘Soul of a Woman’ is a fitting ‘final act’ for soul-revivalist collective Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, following the passing of Jones in 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Gregg Allman, Southern Blood © Rounder
    Music

    Gregg Allman, ‘My Only True Friend’ | Track Review

    The late, great Gregg Allman leaves a gem on “My Only True Friend,” the promo single from his final, posthumous studio album, ‘Southern Blood.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2017 ago
    Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G., The King & I © Rhino
    Album 💿

    Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G., The King & I | Album Review 💿

    Faith Evans releases a new studio album, ‘The King & I,’ collaborating with her late hubby, The Notorious B.I.G. The effort exceeds expectations.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 25, 2017 ago
    Prince, The Very Best of Prince © Warner Bros
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop | Prince Posthumously Tops the Billboard 200

    Following his untimely death, Prince returns to the top of the Billboard 200. ‘The Very Best of Prince’ and ‘Purple Rain’ rise to no. 1 and no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2016 ago
    Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, ‘I Look to You’ (Duet Version) | Track Review

    R. Kelly joins the late Whitney Houston on a duet version of “I Look to You,” the promo single for compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 28, 2012 ago

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