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    Robin Thicke, Testify [📷: Thicke Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review

    Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    45 Best Albums of 2018
    Evergreen

    45 Best Albums of 2018 | Year in Review List

    Albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, Ghost, Father John Misty, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 45 Best Albums of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    101 Best Songs of 2018: Year in Review 🎧
    Evergreen

    101 Best Songs of 2018 | Playlist 🎧

    Childish Gambino, Hozier, Drake, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the 100 Best Songs of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago
    Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing | Album Review

    Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist Alessia Cara comes back strong on her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 5, 2018 ago
    13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Sony, Fueled by Ramen, Island, Virgin, White Room, Metal Blade]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather | Playlist

    “13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather” features music courtesy of Cannibal Corpse, JMSN, Kali Uchis, Kane Brown, and Panic! At the Disco.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 29, 2018 ago
    K. Michelle, Save Me [Photo Credits: Chase Landin d/b/a No Sound No Color / Entertainment One]
    Music

    K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review

    ‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 28, 2018 ago
    13 Songs All About the Baby [Photo Credits: Domino, Capitol, Hollywood, Island, Pixabay, Sony, Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby | Playlist

    “13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby” features music courtesy of Blood Orange, Kane Brown, Sam Smith, Sofi Tukker, and Why Don’t We among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 27, 2018 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]
    Album 💿

    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿

    Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]
    Music

    Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review

    UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Def Jam, Republic, Prospect Park, Ultra]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain features music courtesy of Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Five Finger Death Punch, Sofi Tukker, and Two Feet among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Smoota, Pheromones [Photo Credit: Body to Body]
    Album 💿

    Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

    On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago
    13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Asylum Worldwide, Atlantic, Black River Entertainment, Def Jam, Domino, EMI, GOOD, I Am Poppy, Interscope, Mad Decent, Pixabay, Polydor, Republic]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun” features some truly awesome music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Joji, KYLE, and Poppy among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago

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