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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]

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Janelle Monáe, ‘Make Me Feel’ | Track Review

Janelle Monáe returns to the spotlight fiercely on “Make Me Feel,” a promo single from her third, full-length studio album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 26, 2018 ago