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    SoMo © Republic
    Album 💿

    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
    Album 💿

    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
    Album 💿

    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
    Album 💿

    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]
    Album 💿

    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, 13 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, 13 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    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
    Album 💿

    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]
    Album 💿

    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]
    Album 💿

    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

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