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    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, 9 yearsMay 2, 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, 9 yearsJanuary 21, 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, 9 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, 9 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
    Music

    Tamar Braxton, ‘Calling All Lovers’ (Short Take Review)

    Tamar Braxton steps up her game on third LP, ‘Calling All Lovers’. Previously delayed, ‘Calling All Lovers’ ends up being quite impressive.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 6, 2015 ago
    Andra Day, Cheers to the Fall © buskin/warner bros
    Album 💿

    Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿

    Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 1, 2015 ago
    Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now © 19 / Sony
    Album 💿

    Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

    Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 24, 2015 ago
    Vivian Green, Vivid [📷: Make Noise]
    Album 💿

    Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid

    Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on ‘Vivid’, but she doesn’t need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 17, 2015 ago
    Ranking Jill Scott's First Five Albums [📷: Blues Babe, Brent Faulkner, Hidden Beach, The Musical Hype, Warner]
    Evergreen

    Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums

    Jill Scott wouldn’t know what a bad album is. After releasing her fifth studio album (Woman), where does it fit in the ranks of her rich discography?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 28, 2015 ago

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