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    R&B albums

    Kali Uchis, Isolation [📷 : Virgin]
    Album 💿

    Kali Uchis, Isolation | Album Review

    Up-and-coming 24-year old Colombian-American R&B singer Kali Uchis impresses on her soulful debut album, ‘Isolation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) [📷: Republic]
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    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd returns with a surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy,.’ Here, he authentically and superbly captures the pain of the being heartbroken.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam
    Music

    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes | Album Review

    Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton delivers a tight, well-rounded eight-track album with ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ her first solo album since 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 26, 2018 ago
    Joji, In Tongues (Deluxe) [📷: 88rising / EMPIRE]
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    Joji, In Tongues (Deluxe) | Album Review

    R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) releases the deluxe version – a full-length album – of his 2017 debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2018 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
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    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know | Album Review

    ‘Rough around the edges’ R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio album, ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman © Daptone
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    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
    miguel-war-and-leisure-rca-1
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    Miguel, War & Leisure | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Miguel delivers another sensational, sensual effort on his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
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    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
    Album 💿

    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]
    Album 💿

    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
    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 | Album Review

    Ty Dolla $ign returns with his sophomore album, ‘Beach House 3,’ which ends up being better than expected.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    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

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