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    Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review

    Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single.  While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]
    Music

    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, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    88rising, Head in the Clouds [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Album 💿

    88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review

    Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    R. Kelly, I Admit
    Columns

    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, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]
    Music

    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, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
    Album 💿

    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Best R&B Songs: 1990 - 2000 [Photo Credits: Sony BMG, Ruffhouse, Motown, LaFace, Universal, Arista, Warner Bros., Jive, Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist

    “11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago
    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
    Album 💿

    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    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
    11 Songs That Get a Bit 'Heavy' [Photo Credits: Asylum, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    9 Songs That Reference the Number 3 [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’ | Playlist 🎧

    Playlist “9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’” features music courtesy of alt-J, Bazzi, Teyana Taylor & Ty Dolla $ign among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 13, 2018 ago
    Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    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

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