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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want © Daptone

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

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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

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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, 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

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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

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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]

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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