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    Kehlani, "F&MU" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kehlani, F&MU | Track Review 🎵

    Kehlani releases one final single, “F&MU,” in advance of her highly anticipated sophomore album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 5, 2020 ago
    Doja Cat, "Say So" (Ft. Nicki Minaj) [Photo Credits: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Music

    Doja Cat, Say So (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    Doja Cat enlists Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj for an enjoyable, infectious, and satisfying remix of her hit single, “Say So.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 4, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Bigger Love" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Bigger Love | Track Review 🎵

    On “Bigger Love,” Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend flirts with a more modern pop sound with moderately successful results. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 4, 2020 ago
    Alicia Keys, "Good Job" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, “Good Job” | Track Review 🎵

    With “Good Job,” the 4th single from Alicia, Alicia Keys delivers an encouraging and uplifting song aimed at everyone affected by COVID-19.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 27, 2020 ago
    Fun Friday No. 4: Usher, Lil Jon, & Ludacris, “SexBeat” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pi
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    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Fun Friday 💎

    Reunited after 16 years, Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris bring some surefire, sensual fun to Fun Friday with “SexBeat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
    Kehlani, "Everybody Business" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kehlani, Everybody Business | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani tries her best to tune out the haters on her enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Everybody Business.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
    Kelly, "Coffee" [Photo Credit: KTR]
    Music

    Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winner Kelly Rowland returns with a sexy new R&B single, “Coffee.” While respectable, it lacks the wow factor.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago
    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, "SexBeat" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Track Review 🎵

    Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris reunite, 16 years after “Yeah!” with a ‘bang’ on the sensual R&B smash, “SexBeat.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    Ledisi, "Anything for You" [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Ledisi, Anything for You | Track Review 🎵

    Hearkening back to the R&B of old, Ledisi delivers a home run on her first single of 2020, the dedicated, heartfelt “Anything for You.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
    John Legend, "Actions" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    John Legend, Actions | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend continues to keep soul alive and well on “Actions,” his second single of 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago
    Teyana Taylor, We Got Love [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Def Jam]
    Music

    Teyana Taylor, We Got Love | Track Review 🎵

    R&B standout Teyana Taylor shines on thoughtful and transcendent-minded single, “We Got Love,” featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 18, 2020 ago
    Kiana Ledé, "Forfeit." [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Kiana Ledé, Forfeit. | Track Review 🎵

    Filled with attitude (and swear words), rising R&B singer Kiana Ledé proves she’s the total package on slow jam, “Forfeit.,” featuring Lucky Daye.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 17, 2020 ago

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