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    Arin Ray, Stressin © Interscope
    Music

    Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday © EMPIRE / Atlantic
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    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

    Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Sip © Interscope
    Music

    Tory Lanez, ‘I Sip’ | Track Review

    After ‘kicking things up a notch’ on “Real Thing,” Tory Lanez keeps the momentum going (for the most part) on the tipsy, “I Sip.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 21, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Pineapple Skies | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    Blackbear, ‘g2g ttyl’ | Track Review

    blackbear proves he has more artistic range than perceived on the acoustic “g2g ttyl,” the sixth teaser track from ‘cybersex.’ THEY. provides the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    blackbear, ‘gucci linen’ | Track Review

    blackbear delivers a sick, turn-up joint with “gucci linen,” the fifth teaser track released in advance of ‘cybersex.’ 2 Chainz assists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago
    John Legend, Woodstock © Columbia
    Music

    John Legend, ‘Woodstock’ | Track Review

    Soulful R&B artist John Legend returns with a ripe, gorgeous rendition of “Woodstock,” a Joni Mitchell classic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    Ashanti, Say Less © Written Entertainment
    Music

    Ashanti, ‘Say Less’ | Track Review

    Ashanti returns with attitude on her latest single “Say Less.” She enlists the ever-popular  Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Mustard on the boards.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    T-Pain, Textin' My Ex © RCA
    Music

    T-Pain, ‘Textin’ My Ex’ | Track Review

    After a relatively quiet career in the ‘10s, T-Pain returns to his glory days on single “Textin’ My Ex.” He’s assisted by Tiffany Evans.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
    Album 💿

    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

    R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Told You So | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel returns superbly on the groovy “Told You So,” a promo single from fourth LP, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
    Album 💿

    Joji, In Tongues (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Joji (aka ‘Filthy Frank,’ real name ‘George Miller’) drops his six-song, moody debut EP, ‘In Tongues.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago

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