Miguel, ‘Python’ | Track Review
![Miguel, Python [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/miguel-python-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Despite being chocked-full of potential, uneven production lacking in finesse inhibits Miguel on his slithery new single, “Python.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Tag R&B singles
Ella Mai, ‘Trip’ | Track Review
![Ella Mai, Trip [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ella-mai-trip-10-summers-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising urban contemporary artist Ella Mai follows up her brilliant, breakout single “Boo’d Up” with another surefire bop, “Trip.” Upward trajectory indeed.
AGNEZ MO, ‘Overdose’ | Track Review
![AGNEZ MO, Overdose [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/agnez-mo-overdose-300-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Indonesian singer AGNEZ MO taps Grammy-winning American R&B singer Chris Brown for a truly enjoyable, sexy duet, “Overdose.”
Faith Evans, ‘A Minute’ | Track Review
![Faith Evans, A Minute [Photo Credit: Prolific Music Group & Danger Zone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/faith-evans-a-minute-prolific-music-group-danger-zone.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Veteran R&B artist Faith Evans enlists new hubby and singer Stevie J on her romantic new single, “A Minute.” It’s imperfect, but respectable.
Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review
![Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tinashe-throw-a-fit-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single. While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.
Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review
![Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mario-drowning-empire.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”
R. Kelly, ‘I Admit’ | Track Review
Embattled R&B icon R. Kelly comes over as totally inept on his self-centered, utterly disgraceful, 19-minute ‘admission’ track, “I Admit.”
Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review
![Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ciara-level-up-beauty-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?
Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵
![Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mary-j-blige-only-love-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”
Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review
![Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/childish-gambino-feels-like-summer-magic-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review
![Childish Gambino, Summertime Magic [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/childish-gambino-summertime-magic-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
Allen Stone, ‘Warriors’ | Track Review
![Allen Stone, Warriors [📷: ATO]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/allen-stone-warriors-ato.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Blue-eyed soul standout Allen Stone returns resolute, with his “head high” in full-fledged ‘battle mode’ on his second single of 2018, “Warriors.”