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    The Roots, And Then You Shoot Your Cousin © Def Jam
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    The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

    Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 21, 2014 ago
    Michael Jackson, Xscape [📷: Epic]
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    Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿

    Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 15, 2014 ago
    Kelis, Food © Ninja Tune
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    Kelis, Food | Album Review

    While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 25, 2014 ago
    Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty © Warner Bros
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    Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

    Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago
    Martina McBride, Everlastin © Vinyl Recordings
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    Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’

    Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, ‘Everlasting’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 15, 2014 ago
    SoMo © Republic
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    SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

    Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 9, 2014 ago
    Candice Glover • Music Speaks © Interscope
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    Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

    After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, ‘Music Speaks.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago
    Algebra Blessett • Recovery © eOne
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    Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review

    Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album ‘Recovery.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 3, 2014 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want © Daptone
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    Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely “give the people what they want” on their latest retro-soul album, ‘Give the People What They Want.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago
    John Newman, Tribute © Island
    Album 💿

    John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

    British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

    British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago

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