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    Usher, Crash © RCA
    Music

    Usher, Crash | Track Review 🎵

    In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single “Crash,” but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 17, 2016 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight

    ‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 2, 2016 ago
    Prince, Musicology © NPG
    Album 💿

    Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

    ‘Musicology’ may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 21, 2016 ago
    Maxwell, blackSUMMER'Snight © Columbia
    Music

    Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review

    A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 14, 2016 ago
    Tweet, Charlene © Entertainment One
    Album 💿

    Tweet, Charlene | Album Review 💿

    CHARLENE is a respectable comeback album from Tweet. It won’t blow anyone away, but should appeal to a traditional R&B audience.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 29, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [📷: Columbia]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: David Bowie Lands First No. 1 on Billboard 200

    On the Billboard 200, specifically the no. 1 spot, David Bowie’s legacy lives on with ‘Blackstar’, his first ever chart topper during his lengthy career.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 21, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago
    Chris Brown, Royalty © RCA
    Music

    The Case AGAINST Chris Brown

    What is the case against Chris Brown? Being too comfortable. Artistically showing more range, would make more people respect the talented urban artist.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago
    Babyface, Return of the Tender Lover © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

    Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 7, 2015 ago
    Alessia Cara, Know It All [📷: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review

    Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 1, 2015 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 19, 2015 ago
    Angie Stone, Dream [📷: Shanachie]
    Columns

    The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone

    What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 9, 2015 ago

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