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    Swae Lee, Hurt to Look © Interscope
    Music

    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
    Diplo, Look Back © Mad Decent
    Music

    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
    Toni Braxton, Long as I Live © Def Jam
    Music

    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
    Ne-Yo, Good Man © Motown
    Music

    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
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    LGBTQ

    Janelle Monáe, Django Jane | Track Review 🎵

    Janelle Monáe shows off her rap skills on her uncharacteristic single, “Django Jane,” from her 3rd studio album, Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    CeeLo Green, Brick Road © The Right
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    3 Favorites from first 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums © J Records, RCA
    Evergreen

    3 Favorites from the First 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums | Playlist

    “Bust Your Windows,” “10 Seconds,” and “Forever Don’t Last” rank among favorites from the first three albums by standout R&B contralto, Jazmine Sullivan. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
    Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album © Def Jam / Rich Hipster
    Evergreen

    The Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album | Playlist

    Six albums into her career – Five full-length albums and one extended play – we examine the best song from each project of R&B artist Chrisette Michele.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
    Lostboycrow, Church with No Ceiling © Lostboycrow
    Music

    Lostboycrow, ‘Church with No Ceiling’ | Track Review

    Despite being filled with religious references, Lostboycrow doesn’t embrace church and your typical brand of spirituality on alluring single, “Church with No Ceiling.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago
    Tinashé, Faded Love © RCA
    Music

    Tinashe, ‘Faded Love’ | Track Review

    R&B/urban-pop artist Tinashé delivers a cool, calm, collected, and second performance on single, “Faded Love.” She’s assisted by ubiquitous, melodic rapper, Future.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago
    6LACK, Cutting Ties © Interscope
    Music

    6LACK, ‘Cutting Ties’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming, Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist 6LACK returns with a lethargic, reflective new single, “Cutting Ties.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2018 ago

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