Soul & Urban | The Musical Hype - Part 5

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John Newman, Tribute © Island

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, 11 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago

Fritz & the Tantrums, More Than Just a Dream © Elektra

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, 12 yearsJune 1, 2013 ago

Fantasia, Side Effects of You © RCA

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, 12 yearsApril 22, 2013 ago

Chrisette Michele, Better © Motown

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, 12 yearsFebruary 7, 2013 ago

Conor Maynard, Contrast [Photo Credit: Parlophone]

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, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2013 ago

Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston [📷: RCA]

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, 12 yearsSeptember 28, 2012 ago

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