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    Jorja Smith, Let Me Down © FAMM
    Music

    Jorja Smith, ‘Let Me Down’ | Track Review

    20-year old English R&B artist Jorja Smith compels on ballad “Let Me Down,” building her case as an artist to watch in 2018. She’s assisted by Stormzy.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, After the Storm © Interscope
    Music

    Kali Uchis, ‘After the Storm’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis shines on “After the Storm,” the promo single from her forthcoming, 2018 debut album. She’s assisted by Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    Kendrick Lamar & SZA, All the Stars | Track Review

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA join forces for the enjoyable, well-rounded “All the Stars,” the promo single from the soundtrack to ‘Black Panther.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    Bruno Mars, Finesse (Remix) © Atlantic
    Music

    Bruno Mars, ‘Finesse (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Cardi B assists Bruno Mars on the remix of “Finesse,” a highlight from his Grammy-nominated third studio album, ’24K Magic.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Kim K’ | Track Review

    In advance of the release of ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,’ K. Michelle releases a gimmicky, but thought-provoking single, “Kim K.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Come Through and Chill | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of War & Leisure, eclectic R&B artist Miguel drops final teaser, “Come Through and Chill,” featuring J. Cole and Salaam Remi.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago
    Kris Wu, B.M. © Ace unit Culture Media Co.
    Music

    Kris Wu, ‘B.M.’ | Track Review

    Actor-musician Kris Wu delivers an easygoing, enjoyable, flex-fest-of-a-single with “B.M.” What does “B.M.” stand for? Burberry Made, of course.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 28, 2017 ago
    Craig David, The Time is Now [📷: Insanity]
    Music

    Craig David, ‘I Know You’ | Track Review

    English R&B artist Craig David enlists Bastille for “I Know,” a single from his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Arin Ray, Stressin © Interscope
    Music

    Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Sip © Interscope
    Music

    Tory Lanez, ‘I Sip’ | Track Review

    After ‘kicking things up a notch’ on “Real Thing,” Tory Lanez keeps the momentum going (for the most part) on the tipsy, “I Sip.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 21, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Pineapple Skies | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    Blackbear, ‘g2g ttyl’ | Track Review

    blackbear proves he has more artistic range than perceived on the acoustic “g2g ttyl,” the sixth teaser track from ‘cybersex.’ THEY. provides the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago

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