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    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, Versace on the Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Pharrell Williams, Runnin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams nails throwback, vintage soul on single “Runnin’,” a song that appears on the soundtrack to upcoming film, Hidden Figures.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain | Track Review 🎵

    “Let Me Explain” gives breakthrough Louisville rapper/singer Bryson Tiller another potential hit. It serves as the promo single for his upcoming LP.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby Dram [📷: Atlantic]
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    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby DRAM | Album Review 💿

    Even though DRAM’s debut album Big Baby D.R.A.M. is “all over the place,” it’s intriguing and enjoyable through and through.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 26, 2016 ago
    jojo-mad-love-atlantic
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    JoJo, Mad Love. | Album Review 💿

    After 10 long years, urban-pop musician JoJo returns with a respectable third studio album, ‘Mad Love’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    John Legend, Love Me Now [Single] © Columbia
    Music

    John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵

    On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
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    Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

    Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    La'Porsha Renae, Good Woman © 19, Motown
    Music

    La’Porsha Renae, Good Woman | Track Review 🎵

    La’Porsha Renae exceptionally conveys the strength and importance of women on debut single, “Good Woman.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy [📷: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, False Alarm | Track Review 🎵

    With “False Alarm,” Canadian R&B artist The Weeknd delivers an ambitious second single from forthcoming album, ‘Starboy’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 4, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, Starboy | Track Review 🎵

    Urban contemporary superstar The Weeknd picks up where he left off in 2015 with promo single “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Told You © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Tory Lanez Delivers an Ambitious Debut With ‘I Told You’

    Up-and-coming rapper and singer Tory Lanez delivers an ambitious debut album with ‘I Told You’. It’s imperfect, but he showcases plenty of potential.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago

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