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Normani x Calvin Harris [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]

Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Checklist’ | Track Review

Fifth Harmony member Normani and DJ Calvin Harris join forces on “Checklist,” one of two collaborative singles. WizKid provides the assist.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago

The O'Jays, Above the Law [Photo Credit: S-Curve]

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The O’Jays, ‘Above the Law’ | Track Review

Iconic soul collective The O’Jays deliver the perfect record for ‘times such as these’ on socially-charged single, “Above the Law.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 26, 2018 ago

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Joji, ‘Test Drive’ | Track Review

Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Joji, part of the ‘rising’ 88rising roster, takes a “Test Drive” in advance of his highly-anticipated album, ‘BALLADS 1.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago

Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? [Photo Credit: Golden Child Recordings]

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Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar continues to prove himself as a bright spot in modern R&B with his sensual “Who Hurt You?”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, The Distance | Track Review 🎵

Mariah Carey continues on the upward trajectory on “The Distance,” the 3rd single from her anticipated comeback album, ‘Caution.’ Ty Dolla $ign assists.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Trey Songz, How Dat Sound [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Trey Songz, ‘How Dat Sound’ | Track Review

After more than a decade in the game, Trey Songz continues to sing about the thing that made him famous on “How Dat Sound” – sex.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 11, 2018 ago

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Joji, ‘Can’t Get Over You’ | Track Review

88rising alternative R&B standout Joji keeps things incredibly ‘short and sweet’ on the Clams Casino-produced single, “Can’t Get Over You.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago

Ella Mai [Photo Credit: 10 Summers / Interscope]

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Ella Mai, ‘Whatchamacallit’ | Track Review

Rising R&B artist Ella Mai, assisted by ubiquitous Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown, shines on the ‘cheating’ single, “Whatchamacallit.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago

Anderson .Paak, Tints [Photo Credit: Aftermath]

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Anderson .Paak, ‘Tints’ | Track Review

Assisted by fellow West Coast colleague Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak drops an intriguing, groovy new single, fueled by fame, “Tints.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 8, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, With You [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, ‘With You’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B diva Mariah Carey continues to carve out a big comeback with her smooth, DJ Mustard-produced ballad, “With You.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 8, 2018 ago

Ciara, Dose [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review

Assisted by Rodney Jerkins on the boards, Ciara delivers one of her best singles in years with “Dose,” It’s chocked-full of attitude & infectious.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

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Khalid, ‘Better’ | Track Review

Khalid delivers a chill, pleasant, romantic, well-rounded urban contemporary record with “Better.” It’s not flashy, but highly enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago