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    John Newman, Fire in Me © Island
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    John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review

    British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ‘fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, “Fire in Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
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    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Coolin’ Out’ | Track Review

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats releases “Coolin’ Out,” the third and final single issued in advance of their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    CeeLo Green, Brick Road © The Right
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    CeeLo Green, ‘Brick Road’ | Track Review

    Urban music extraordinaire CeeLo Green impresses on his ‘dope-fueled.’ comeback single, “Brick Road.” With “Fuck You” behind him, he still remains incredibly potent.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 26, 2018 ago
    Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album © Def Jam / Rich Hipster
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    The Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album | Playlist

    Six albums into her career – Five full-length albums and one extended play – we examine the best song from each project of R&B artist Chrisette Michele.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Music

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Hey Mama’ | Track Review

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats return with “Hey Mama,” the second single from their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 8, 2018 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Music

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘You Worry Me’ | Track Review

    Soulful rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returns with “You Worry Me,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated new album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, King for a Day | Track Review

    Gifted singer-songwriter Anderson East thrills on “King for a Day,” the second single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, Girlfriend | Track Review

    Soulful singer-songwriter Anderson East delivers on the brief, but thrilling “Girlfriend,” the third single issued from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    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, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Soul of a Woman © Daptone
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    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, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
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    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

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