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    Jessie Reyez, Figures, a Reprise © FMLY
    Music

    Jessie Reyez, ‘Figures, a Reprise’ | Track Review

    Rising Columbian-Canadian R&B artist Jessie Reyez, taps Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar for soulful, love-driven single, “Figures, a Reprise.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Push Back © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Push Back’ | Track Review

    Urban contemporary standout Ne-Yo enlists rising pop star Bebe Rexha and rising English rapper Stefflon Don for fun single, “Push Back.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    Andra Day, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Andra Day, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ | Track Review

    Contemporary soul singer Andra Day masterfully covers and reinterprets the 1963 Billy Taylor classic “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” The single appears from the Tyler Perry film, ‘Acrimony.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam
    Music

    Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

    Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Carlos Vara, Numb © Carlos Vara
    Music

    Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

    Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Swae Lee, Hurt to Look © Interscope
    Music

    Swae Lee, ‘Hurt to Look’ | Track Review

    Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Diplo, Look Back © Mad Decent
    Music

    Diplo, ‘Look Back’ | Track Review

    Super producer Diplo enlists the incredibly talented DRAM to make ‘sweet music together’ on thrilling, eclectic single, “Look Back.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Long as I Live © Def Jam
    Music

    Toni Braxton, ‘Long as I Live’ | Track Review

    Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton sounds as classy and vibrant as ever on “Long as I Live,” her first single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Good Man’ | Track Review

    R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo makes a strong, soulful return on his first single of 2018, “Good Man.” D’Angelo helps to ‘fuel his fire.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    CeeLo Green, Brick Road © The Right
    Music

    CeeLo Green, ‘Brick Road’ | Track Review

    Urban music extraordinaire CeeLo Green impresses on his ‘dope-fueled.’ comeback single, “Brick Road.” With “Fuck You” behind him, he still remains incredibly potent.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 26, 2018 ago

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