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    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017
    Evergreen

    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman © Daptone
    Album 💿

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman | Album Review

    ‘Soul of a Woman’ is a fitting ‘final act’ for soul-revivalist collective Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, following the passing of Jones in 2016.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
    Album 💿

    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

    R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    The Shadowboxers, Hot Damn! © Villa 40
    Music

    The Shadowboxers, ‘Hot Damn!’ | Track Review

    Nashville soul-pop band The Shadowboxers drop an ambitious, ‘hot’ new single, “Hot Damn!”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol
    LGBTQ

    Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review

    After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
    Music

    Ledisi, ‘Add to Me’ | Track Review

    Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Add to Me,” the second single from her sixth major label album, ‘Let Love Rule.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It © RCA
    Album 💿

    Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It | Album Review 💿

    Uncle Charlie Wilson delivers another consistent, enjoyable adult contemporary R&B album on his eighth album, ‘In It to Win It.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2017 ago
    Childish Gambino, "Awaken, My Love!" [📷: Glassnote]
    Album 💿

    Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review

    Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2016 ago
    Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business © Global Entertainment / Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business | Album Review

    Former boy bander (and Ariana Grande ex) Nathan Sykes shows off his vocal chops throughout his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 15, 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, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Music

    Michael Bublé, My Kind of Girl | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian traditional pop musician Michael Bublé returns with his second single, “My Kind of Girl,” from his forthcoming studio album, ‘Nobody but Me’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago
    Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise
    Music

    Michael Bublé, Nobody but Me | Track Review 🎵

    Michael Bublé returns with infectious, “tongue-in-cheek” single, “Nobody but Me.” “Nobody but Me” serves as the title track for Bublé’s forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago

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