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    Fritz & the Tantrums, More Than Just a Dream © Elektra
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    Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just A Dream | Album Review

    On ‘More Than Just A Dream,’ Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It’s Soulful, yet forward thinking.

    By brent80, 13 yearsJune 1, 2013 ago
    Fantasia, Side Effects of You © RCA
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    Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review

    Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.

    By brent80, 13 yearsApril 22, 2013 ago
    Chrisette Michele, Better © Motown
    Music

    Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review

    Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with “A Couple of Forevers,” the promo single for her fourth studio album, ‘Better.’ 

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsFebruary 7, 2013 ago
    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

    Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago
    Conor Maynard, Contrast [Photo Credit: Parlophone]
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    Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿

    British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, ‘Contrast.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsJanuary 10, 2013 ago
    Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, ‘I Look to You’ (Duet Version) | Track Review

    R. Kelly joins the late Whitney Houston on a duet version of “I Look to You,” the promo single for compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 28, 2012 ago
    Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]
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    Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

    On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago
    Mariah Carey, Triumphant (Get 'Em) © Island
    Music

    Mariah Carey, ‘Triumphant (Get ‘Em)’ | Track Review

    Mariah Carey comes off as too selfless on her comeback single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross.

    By brent80, 13 yearsAugust 20, 2012 ago
    Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]
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    Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

    Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago
    K. Michelle, Kiss My Ass © MBK
    Music

    K. Michelle, Kiss My Ass | Track Review 🎵

    A black woman scorned, K. Michelle means business on her explicit, unapologetic single “Kiss My Ass.” Men everywhere, beware!

    By brent80, 13 yearsAugust 6, 2012 ago
    Usher, Looking 4 Myself [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Usher, “Lemme See” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist Usher shines on the sexy, sleekly produced single, “Lemme See,” featuring rapper Rick Ross.

    By the musical hype, 14 yearsMay 31, 2012 ago

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