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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Album 💿

    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer | Album Review 💿

    Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

    Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, OTW © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OTW’ | Track Review

    Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

    After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    15 NEVER gems
    Evergreen

    15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs | Playlist

    “15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs” features music from artists including Camila Cabello, Flume, Hayley Kiyoko, Rich Homie Quan, and The Weekend.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

    Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Allen Stone, Brown Eyed Girl © ATO
    Music

    Allen Stone, ‘Brown Eyed Lover’ | Track Review

    Washington soul singer Allen Stone returns with a compelling, thoughtful new single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” which centers around a successful, enduring relationship.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Tinashe, Joyride [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Tinashe, Joyride | Album Review

    Urban contemporary singer Tinashe shines on her short, sweet, and sexy third project and proper sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Let Me © RCA
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

    Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, Isolation [📷 : Virgin]
    Album 💿

    Kali Uchis, Isolation | Album Review

    Up-and-coming 24-year old Colombian-American R&B singer Kali Uchis impresses on her soulful debut album, ‘Isolation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sara Vanderheyden
    Columns

    Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

    Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago

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