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Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review

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.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

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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.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

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?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]

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Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵

Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago

Childish Gambino, Summertime Magic [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review

Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago

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Allen Stone, ‘Warriors’ | Track Review

Blue-eyed soul standout Allen Stone returns resolute, with his “head high” in full-fledged ‘battle mode’ on his second single of 2018, “Warriors.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago

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JMSN, ‘Talk is Cheap’ | Track Review

R&B artist Christian Berishaj, better known as JMSN, returns with a prudent, soulful new, neo-soul single, “Talk is Cheap.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

6LACK, Switch [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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6LACK, ‘Switch’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist 6LACK shines on “Switch,” his second solo single of 2018 following “Cutting Ties.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, The Light [Photo Credits: Def Jam / Atlantic]

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Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘The Light’ | Track Review

Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign start the summer off right with the groovy, if shallow sex record, “The Light.” It’s not deep, but it’s certainly lit.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, Liberated [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, ‘Liberated’ | Track Review

Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago