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    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up © Valory
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    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review

    Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, ‘Tangled Up’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 28, 2015 ago
    Andra Day, Cheers to the Fall © buskin/warner bros
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    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
    Ranking Jill Scott's First Five Albums [📷: Blues Babe, Brent Faulkner, Hidden Beach, The Musical Hype, Warner]
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    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, 11 yearsJuly 28, 2015 ago
    Nina Revisited © RCA
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    ‘Nina Revisited’ Is An Exceptional Tribute Album

    ‘Nina Revisited’ is a rarity when it comes to compilations featuring various artists. It’s a legitimate, exceptional tribute album to a legendary musician.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 21, 2015 ago
    Raheem DeVaughn • Love Sex Passion © Entertainment One
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    Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’

    Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, ‘Love Sex Passion.’ While not game changing, ‘Love Sex Passion’ is sound.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 25, 2015 ago
    Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics © RCA
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    Aretha Franklin Is Enthusiastic, Flawed On ‘Great Diva Classics’

    Aretha Franklin may be the queen, but even musical royalty falls short sometimes. ‘Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics’ is a perfect example.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 22, 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, 12 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, 12 yearsJune 27, 2014 ago
    Meshed Ndegeocello, Comet, Come To Me © Naive
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    Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’

    Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on ‘Comet, Come to Me’, an album that is something of an underrated gem.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJune 12, 2014 ago
    Shaliek, Blood Sweat Tears © Pendulum
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    Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’

    R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, ‘Blood Sweat Tears’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJune 11, 2014 ago
    The Roots, And Then You Shoot Your Cousin © Def Jam
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    The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

    Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 21, 2014 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want © Daptone
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    Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely “give the people what they want” on their latest retro-soul album, ‘Give the People What They Want.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago

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