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    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes Ā© Def Jam
    Music

    Toni Braxton, ā€˜Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

    Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on ā€œSex & Cigarettes,ā€ the title track from her eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [šŸ“·: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ā€˜Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (ā€˜Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, ā€œBet Ain’t Worth the Hand.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    John Newman, Fire in Me Ā© Island
    Music

    John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review

    British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ā€˜fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, ā€œFire in Me.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Carlos Vara, Numb Ā© Carlos Vara
    Music

    Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

    Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, ā€œNumb.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    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, ā€œHurt to Look.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Diplo, Look Back Ā© 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 Ā© 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 ā€œLong as I Live,ā€ her first single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man Ā© 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, ā€œGood Man.ā€ D’Angelo helps to ā€˜fuel his fire.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    Janelle MonĆ”e, Dirty Computer [šŸ“·: Bad Boy]
    LGBTQ

    Janelle MonĆ”e, Django Jane | Track Review šŸŽµ

    Janelle MonĆ”e shows off her rap skills on her uncharacteristic single, ā€œDjango Jane,ā€ from her 3rd studio album, Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago
    CeeLo Green, Brick Road Ā© 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 MonĆ”e, Dirty Computer [šŸ“·: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle MonĆ”e, ā€˜Make Me Feel’ | Track Review

    Janelle MonĆ”e returns to the spotlight fiercely on ā€œMake Me Feel,ā€ a promo single from her third, full-length studio album, ā€˜Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 26, 2018 ago
    3 Favorites from first 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums Ā© J Records, RCA
    Evergreen

    3 Favorites from the First 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums | Playlist

    ā€œBust Your Windows,ā€ ā€œ10 Seconds,ā€ and ā€œForever Don’t Lastā€ rank among favorites from the first three albums by standout R&B contralto, Jazmine Sullivan.Ā 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

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