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    R&B singles

    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry [📷: NewJupiter]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵

    The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold [📷: Chris Brown Entertainment / RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B superstar Chris Brown offers a welcome change of pace on his kinder, gentler single, “Holy Blindfold.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 16, 2025 ago
    Kehlani, Folded [📷: Atlantic]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Folded | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani brings her A Game on “Folded,” among the best songs of her fabulous career.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 16, 2025 ago
    Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous [📷: gamma.]
    Music

    Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous | Song Review 🎵

    After a seven-year hiatus, Mariah Carey returns with a confident, entertaining, and well-rounded comeback single, “Type Dangerous.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsJune 9, 2025 ago
    Jamal Roberts, Heal [📷: 19 Recordings, Inc. / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC]
    Music

    Jamal Roberts, Heal | Song Review 🎵

    American Idol winner Jamal Roberts delivers a moving, spiritual rendition of the Tom Odell single, “Heal.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago
    GIVĒON, “RATHER BE” [📷: Epic / Not So Fast LLC]
    Music

    GIVĒON, RATHER BE | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON can’t seem to move on from his ex-girlfriend on his emotional, hypnotic, and vulnerable neo-soul single, “RATHER BE.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 19, 2025 ago
    Manúk & Miggy, No Brainer [📷: Manúk]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ & Miggy, No Brainer | Song Review 🎵

    Argentinian, Sydney-based musician MANÚ, collaborating with producer Miggy, drops a fresh, satisfying R&B bop with “No Brainer.”

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago
    Ari Lennox, Soft Girl Era [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Ari Lennox, Soft Girl Era | Song Review 🎵

    Ushering in her “Soft Girl Era,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox ‘brings it,’ delivering a well-rounded vocal performance and an entertaining song.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsMarch 31, 2025 ago
    Muni Long, Slow Grind [📷: Muni Long, Inc. / Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Muni Long, Slow Grind | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Muni Long delivers a damn good sex song with the titillating “Slow Grind.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 17, 2025 ago
    GIVĒON, “TWENTIES” [📷: Epic / Not So Fast LLC]
    Music

    GIVĒON, TWENTIES | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON laments being young and dumb regarding love on his authentic, smooth, and soulful single, “TWENTIES.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 11, 2025 ago
    Kyle Dion, Tears On A Pretty Face [📷: Position Music]
    Music

    Kyle Dion, Tears On A Pretty Face | Song Review 🎵

    R&B/singer singer/songwriter Kyle Dion ‘brings the heat’ on his infectious, surefire bop with “Tears On A Pretty Face.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 17, 2025 ago
    Bren Joy, SUNSET BLACK [📷: Bren Joy]
    Music

    Bren Joy, NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO | Song Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B artist Bren Joy delivers a fine song with “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO,” a promo single from his 2025 album, SUNSET BLACK.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 16, 2025 ago

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