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    D'Angelo, Unshaken [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    D’Angelo, Unshaken | Track Review 🎵

    After a four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning neo-soul artist D’Angelo returns with an understated but incredibly soulful single, “Unshaken.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
    Marteen, This Shit Sux [Photo Credit: Marteen]
    Music

    Marteen, This Shit Sux | Track Review 🎵

    Rising Berkley-born R&B teen musician Marteen shines on his well-rounded, hella smooth, heartbreak-filled single, “This S**t Sux.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 7, 2019 ago
    Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, Imagine | Track Review

    Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    Robin Thicke, Testify [📷: Thicke Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review

    Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    K. Michelle, Save Me [Photo Credits: Chase Landin d/b/a No Sound No Color / Entertainment One]
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review

    ‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 28, 2018 ago
    Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]
    Music

    Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review

    UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Jay Warren, Felony Love [Photo Credit: BonFire]
    Columns

    Jay Warren, ‘Felony Love’ | Track Review

    Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, “Felony Love.” 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    Normani, Waves [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]
    Music

    Normani, ‘Waves’ | Track Review

    Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, “Waves.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    THEY., Broken [Photo Credits: Mind of a Genius / Warner Bros.]
    Music

    THEY., Broken | Track Review

    R&B/hip-hop duo THEY. enlists R&B singer Jessie Reyez for their brief new single, “Broken.” It’s definitely a ‘vibe,’ but certainly not transcendent.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 7, 2018 ago
    Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Mariah Carey, ‘A No No’ | Track Review

    Mariah Carey continues her ‘comeback tour’ with “A No No,” the fourth advance single from her highly-anticipated 15th studio album, ‘Caution.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 6, 2018 ago
    Trey Songz, Shootin Shots [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Trey Songz, ‘Shootin Shots’ | Track Review

    Trey Songz keeps his overt sexual formula ‘alive and well’ on single “Shootin Shots,” which features appearances from Ty Dolla $ign and Tory Lanez.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2018 ago
    Martin Garrix, Dreamer [Photo Credit: Epic Amsterdam]
    Music

    Martin Garrix, ‘Dreamer’ | Track Review

    Martin Garrix continues his ascent in the dance game with his bright, inspirational, and uplifting gem, “Dreamer,” featuring R&B singer Mike Yung.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2018 ago

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