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    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
    Album 💿

    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

    R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
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    Joji, In Tongues (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) drops his six-song, moody debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All [📷 : Capitol]
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    Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

    Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
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    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

    Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
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    Ledisi, Let Love Rule | Album Review 💿

    Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Album 💿

    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real | Album Review 💿

    Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago
    La'Porsha Renae, Already All Ready © 19
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    La’Porsha Renae, Already All Ready | Album Review 💿

    American Idol runner-up La’Porsha Renae showcases tremendous Potential on her debut R&B album, Already All Ready.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2017 ago
    PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) © OVO Sound/Warner Bros
    Album 💿

    PARTYNEXTDOOR Suffers From Predictability On ‘PND 3’

    Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3). Once more, the production is slick, the tempos slow, and the subject matter limited.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago
    Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat
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    Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

    New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on ‘Dress to Impress,’ delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago
    Maxwell, blackSUMMER'Snight © Columbia
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    Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review

    Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
    Album 💿

    R. Kelly Up to His Old Tricks on ‘The Buffet’

    R. Kelly remains true to himself on his latest album, ‘The Buffet.’ ‘The Buffet’ is a mix between the profane, sex & soul.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 14, 2015 ago

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