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    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, Timmy’s Prayer | Track Review 🎵

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic tale of heartache and heartbreak with “Timmy’s Prayer,” a single from debut LP, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, (No One Knows Me) Like the Piano | Track Review 🎵

    Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional, and reflective gem with “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano,” a single from debut LP, PROCESS.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago
    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming Oakland R&B singer Kehlani delivers sensational vocals throughout her highly anticipated debut album, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    George Michael, Twenty Five © Epic
    Album 💿

    George Michael, Twenty Five | Album Review 💿

    Twenty Five (Remastered) gives George Michael fans a respectable compilation of his greatest hits though it isn’t without omissions.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago
    Austin Mahone, For Me + You [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Austin Mahone, For Me + You | Album Review 💿

    Texas pop heartthrob Austin Mahone returns respectably on his fun, suggestive 2016 EP, For Me + You.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 4, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process © Young Turks
    Music

    Sampha, Blood on Me | Track Review 🎵

    British electronic producer and singer/songwriter Sampha drops an extraordinary gem with “Blood on Me,” from his forthcoming debut, PROCESS.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 27, 2016 ago
    Lloyd, Tru © Young Goldie Music / EMPIRE
    Album 💿

    Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP

    Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 14, 2016 ago
    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Advice | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Kehlani drops another superb single with “Advice.” “Advice” arrives ahead of her proper debut, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 9, 2016 ago
    Empire © Twentieth Century Fox
    Music

    Empire Cast, Aces High (Serayah) | Track Review 🎵

    “Aces High,” a song performed by Serayah on the third season of Empire, suffers from the pitfalls of the soundtrack cut.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 9, 2016 ago
    Childish Gambino, "Awaken, My Love!" [📷: Glassnote]
    Album 💿

    Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review

    Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 6, 2016 ago
    John Legend, Darkness and Light © Columbia
    Album 💿

    John Legend Shines on ‘Darkness and Light’

    John Legend delivers another captivating solo album with Darkness and Light. While his sound is tweaked, fundamentally he remains the same artist.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 5, 2016 ago
    John Legend, Love in the Future [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Retrospective Review: John Legend, Love in the Future (2013)

    R&B singer-songwriter John Legend makes genuine love sound both respectable and desirable on his fourth solo album, ‘Love in the Future.’

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago

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