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    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
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    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer | Album Review 💿

    Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
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    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review

    Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with ‘Expectations.’ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Okra © Columbia
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

    Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Music

    Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Curious’ | Track Review

    Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko makes a compelling case as the next, great pop superstar on “Curious,” a promo single released in advance of her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0
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    Religiously Skeptical Gems 2.0 | Playlist

    There are numerous songs written about religion that aren’t gospel or CCM songs. Here are 16 religiously skeptical gems by secular artists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    11 Religiously Skeptical Gems
    Evergreen

    11 Religiously Skeptical Gems | Playlist

    There are numerous songs written about religion that aren’t gospel/contemporary Christian songs. Here are 11 religiously skeptical gems by secular artists.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Young M.A., Herstory © M.A. Music/ 3D
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    Young M.A, Herstory (EP) | Album Review 💿

    East coast rap newcomer Young M.A shows grit and toughness on her debut EP, Herstory. To put it bluntly, she simply doesn’t give a f**k.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    Frank Ocean, Chanel © Blonded
    LGBTQ

    Frank Ocean, Chanel | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean drops a new single, “Chanel” out of the blue. “Chanel” addresses Oceans’ career, money, and sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 16, 2017 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
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    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication | Album Review 💿

    Neon Trees Frontman turned solo artist Tyler Glenn depicts brilliant, meaningful message on his debut album, ‘Excommunication’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
    LGBTQ

    Tyler Glenn, Midnight | Track Review

    After several biting singles denouncing the Mormon church, Tyler Glenn opts for a ballad about his continuing relationship with God.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication [Photo Credit: Island]
    LGBTQ

    Tyler Glenn, Shameless | Track Review 🎵

    Tyler Glenn makes it crystal clear that he doesn’t “give a damn” on his slickly produced, rebellious single, “Shameless.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago

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