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    Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists' Opus © Chrisette Michele LLC
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    Chrisette Michele, The Lyricists’ Opus (EP) | Album Review 💿

    R&B diva Chrisette Michele sounds as if she was free to deliver the kind of project that she wanted to on EP ‘The Lyricists’ Opus’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsDecember 1, 2014 ago
    Nick Jonas, Nick Jonas © Island
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    Five Takeaways from Nick Jonas’ ‘Nick Jonas’

    Nick Jonas is now a grown man, and ‘Nick Jonas’ reflects his newfound male hood. Here are five takeaways from the album for your reading pleasure!

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 10, 2014 ago
    Macy Gray, The Way © Kobalt
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    Macy Gray Stays On the Grind on ‘The Way’

    Ultimately,’The Way’, the latest album by R&B musician Macy Gray, is what it is – a good, but not a particularly innovative, game-changing album.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 8, 2014 ago
    Tinashe, Aquarius [📷: RCA]
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    Tinashe Delivers A Solid Contemporary R&B Debut On ‘Aquarius’

    Tinashe introduces herself to the world with her compelling, debut album, ‘Aquarius.’ She gets a lift from A$AP Rocky, Future, and ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 7, 2014 ago
    Luke James © Island
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    Luke James, Luke James | Album Review

    ‘Luke James’, the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 23, 2014 ago
    Kem, Promise To Love © Motown
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    Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

    ‘Promise To Love’ is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, ‘Intimacy’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 27, 2014 ago
    Tank, Stronger © Atlantic
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    Tank, Stronger | Album Review

    Throughout the course of his sixth album ‘Stronger,’ Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. ‘Stronger’ has its moments nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 14, 2014 ago
    PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO © OVO/Warner Bros
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    PARTYNEXTDOOR Keeps it 100 on ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’

    Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR “keeps it 100” on his sophomore album, ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’. ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’ follows up ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 5, 2014 ago
    Marsha Ambrosius, Friends & Lovers © RCA
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    Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’

    After listening to Marsha Ambrosius’ sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 16, 2014 ago
    Joe, Bridges © Plaid Lover
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    Joe Keeps Things Grown & Sexy on ‘Bridges’

    Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe keeps things “grown and sexy” on his latest album, ‘Bridges.’ ‘Bridges’ is another independently released effort from Joe.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 27, 2014 ago
    Mali Music, Mali Is... © RCA
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    Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿

    Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS… but he doesn’t eschew showcasing his faith in the least.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 24, 2014 ago
    José James, While You Were Sleeping © Blue Note
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    José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

    Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP ‘No Beginning, No End’ with the eclectic ‘While You Were Sleeping.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 16, 2014 ago

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