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Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising. Joji is on the roster of the mass media company, which is getting incredible buzz as a record label highlighting Asian artists. The alternative R&B Read more
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Fifth Harmony member Normani and Scottish DJ & producer Calvin Harris join forces on “Slow Down,” one of two collaborative singles.
Fifth Harmony member Normani and DJ Calvin Harris join forces on “Checklist,” one of two collaborative singles. WizKid provides the assist.
![21 Songs Where the Monsters are Out [Photo Credits: Rhino, Glassnote, RCA, Loma Vista, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/21-songs-where-the-monsters-are-out.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Perfect for Halloween and beyond, “21 Songs Where the Monsters Are Out” features music courtesy of Banks, Cradle of Filth, Ghost, Kesha & Warren Zevon.
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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.”
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Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.
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“11 Songs Where the ‘Crash’ is Real” features music courtesy of Bea Miller, G-Eazy, Ryan Beatty, Thomas Rhett, and Yellow Claw among others.
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.’
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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?”
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Mariah Carey continues on the upward trajectory on “The Distance,” the 3rd single from her anticipated comeback album, ‘Caution.’ Ty Dolla $ign assists.
![11 Songs About Various Kinds of Shots [Photo credits: 10 Summer, Interscope, Atlantic, Columbia, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/11-songs-about-various-kinds-of-shots.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
“11 Songs About Various Kinds of Shots” features music courtesy of Ella Mai, George Ezra, Hunter Hayes, and Post Malone among others.
![Ella Mai [Photo Credit: 10 Summers / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ella-mai-10-summers-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
British R&B singer Ella Mai delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded contemporary R&B album with her self-titled debut. It’s much more than just “Boo’d Up.”