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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Teyana Taylor, The Album [Photo Credits: Getting Out Our Dreams / Def Jam]
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    Teyana Taylor, The Album | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Teyana Taylor follows up her brief sophomore album, K.T.S.E. with the lengthy but superb third LP, The Album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
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    John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review 💿

    John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago
    Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]
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    Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
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    Ro James, MANTIC | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James delivers an enjoyable, ultra-sensual, and well-rounded sophomore album on MANTIC.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago
    Black Atlass, Dream Awake [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
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    Black Atlass, Dream Awake | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based R&B musician Black Atlass delivers an enjoyable, sexy, and well-rounded third album with Dream Awake.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    Kehlani, It Was Good Until It Wasn't [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Kehlani, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t | Album Review 💿

    Well-rounded, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t is an enjoyable contemporary R&B effort that finds Kehlani ‘keeping it 100’ from start to finish.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 12, 2020 ago
    The Weeknd, After Hours [📷: Republic]
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    The Weeknd, After Hours | Album Review 💿

    Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago
    Jhené Aiko, Chilombo [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Jhené Aiko, Chilombo | Album Review 💿

    On her enjoyable, though lengthy 3rd studio LP, Chilombo, Jhené Aiko explores feelings in the aftermath of a breakup & works toward healing.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago
    K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human [Photo Credit: Chase Landin / No Color No Sound / eOne]
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    K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review 💿

    Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2020 ago
    Doja Cat, Hot Pink: The Music Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Kemosabe / RCA]
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    Doja Cat, Hot Pink | Album Review 💿

    Bold rapper and singer Doja Cat (Amala Zandile Dlamini) delivers a hearty helping of sex on her sophomore album, Hot Pink.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 19, 2019 ago
    Summer Walker, Over It: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Summer Walker, Over It | Album Review 💿

    Up and coming R&B artist Summer Walker shines on her highly anticipated debut album, OVER IT, which is dominated by matters of the heart.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 11, 2019 ago
    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift | Album Review 💿

    Beyoncé executive produces ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing collection that ties in with ‘The Lion King’ and embraces Africa.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 22, 2019 ago

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