Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review
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Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review
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‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”
Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review
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UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’
Jay Warren, ‘Felony Love’ | Track Review
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Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, “Felony Love.”
Normani, ‘Waves’ | Track Review
![Normani, Waves [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/normani-waves-keep-cool-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, “Waves.”
THEY., Broken | Track Review
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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.
Mariah Carey, ‘A No No’ | Track Review
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Mariah Carey continues her ‘comeback tour’ with “A No No,” the fourth advance single from her highly-anticipated 15th studio album, ‘Caution.’
Trey Songz, ‘Shootin Shots’ | Track Review
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Trey Songz keeps his overt sexual formula ‘alive and well’ on single “Shootin Shots,” which features appearances from Ty Dolla $ign and Tory Lanez.
Martin Garrix, ‘Dreamer’ | Track Review
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Martin Garrix continues his ascent in the dance game with his bright, inspirational, and uplifting gem, “Dreamer,” featuring R&B singer Mike Yung.
Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Slow Down’ | Track Review
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Fifth Harmony member Normani and Scottish DJ & producer Calvin Harris join forces on “Slow Down,” one of two collaborative singles.
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.
The O’Jays, ‘Above the Law’ | Track Review
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Iconic soul collective The O’Jays deliver the perfect record for ‘times such as these’ on socially-charged single, “Above the Law.”