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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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    Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Golden Child Recordings]
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    Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01 | Album Review 💿

    Fresh off of his first Grammy win, Canadian R&B standout Daniel Caesar delivers a strong follow-up to his debut album (‘Freudian’) with ‘Case Study 01.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 3, 2019 ago
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    Chris Brown, Indigo | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown once more overindulges on his 10th album,  ‘Indigo,’ but does have his fair share of respectable moments.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 2, 2019 ago
    Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album | Album Review 💿

    Beyoncé delivers a once-in-a-lifetime live album with ‘Homecoming: The Live Album,’ which captures performances from her stint headlining Coachella.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 23, 2019 ago
    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Nice Life / Atlantic]
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    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Album Review 💿

    Lizzo delivers a marvelous effort with Cuz I Love You, showcasing sick vocals, bigger-than-life personality & tight bars.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 22, 2019 ago
    Khalid, Free Spirit - The Musical Hype album review - [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Khalid, Free Spirit | Album Review 💿

    While Khalid remains consistent on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Free Spirit,’ at times, he could stand to exhibit more free-spiritedness.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 9, 2019 ago
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    Marvin Gaye, You’re the Man | Album Review 💿

    Marvin Gaye takes the listener back to vintage soulful sounds of the 70s with his enjoyable, socially-conscious ‘lost’ album, YOU’RE THE MAN.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 5, 2019 ago
    Solange, When I Get Home - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Solange, When I Get Home | Album Review 💿

    Nearly 3 years after releasing A SEAT AT THE TABLE, Grammy-winning R&B artist Solange returns with her 4th studio album, WHEN I GET HOME.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 5, 2019 ago
    India.Arie, Worthy [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
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    India.Arie, Worthy | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie remains consistent on ‘Worthy,’ her first proper, full-length album of originals since 2013.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 21, 2019 ago
    Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness [📷: Diary / Island]
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    Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness | Album Review 💿

    R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago
    Joji, BALLADS 1 [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
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    Joji, BALLADS 1 | Album Review 💿

    Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising.  Joji is on the roster of the mass media company, which is getting incredible buzz as a record label highlighting Asian artists.  The alternative R&B Read more

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 31, 2018 ago
    Ella Mai [Photo Credit: 10 Summers / Interscope]
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    Ella Mai, Ella Mai | Album Review

    British R&B singer Ella Mai delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded contemporary R&B album with her self-titled debut.  It’s much more than just “Boo’d Up.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 17, 2018 ago
    Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
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    Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983 | Album Review 💿

    ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ shows Prince in a more creative, intimate, and rawer setting.  His brilliance and musicianship are indisputable.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago

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