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Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review
Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.
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Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review
Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”
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John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review
British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ‘fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, “Fire in Me.”
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Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review
Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”
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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.”
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Diplo, ‘Look Back’ | Track Review
Super producer Diplo enlists the incredibly talented DRAM to make ‘sweet music together’ on thrilling, eclectic single, “Look Back.”
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.