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    D’Angelo, “Untitled (How Does it Feel)”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 34 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Virgin]
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    D’Angelo, “Untitled (How Does it Feel)” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 34th edition of After Dark, we explore the ultra-sexy neo-soul ballad, “Untitled (How Does it Feel)” performed by D’Angelo.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsNovember 23, 2021 ago
    13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Free-Photos from Pixabay, Judi Bell from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Zomba]
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    13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up features Andra Day, Katy Perry, Metallica, Nicki Minaj & Tyler, The Creator.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 21, 2021 ago
    Anderson .Paak, "JEWELZ" [Photo Credit: APE SHIT / 12 Tone Music]
    Music

    Anderson .Paak, JEWELZ | Track Review 🎵

    ‘The King of Vibe,’ Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak, continues to shine on his brief,  funky, and infectious single, “JEWELZ.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review

    Kelly Clarkson radiates on “I Don’t Think About You,” one of many fine ballads that appear on her underrated, 2017 soul-pop album, ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Devin Dawson, Dark Horse © Atlantic
    Music

    Devin Dawson, ‘All on Me’ | Track Review

    On his fantastic single “All on Me,” from his debut album, Dark Horse, up-and-coming country musician Devin Dawson shows he just might be the one to truly reenergize and refresh country music.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago
    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time © BMG Rights Management
    Album 💿

    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

    Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

    Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
    Music

    Anderson East, ‘All on My Mind’ | Track Review

    Anderson East shines on his new, soulful single, “All on My Mind.” A lack of magnificence never crosses the audience’s mind listening to it. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 25, 2017 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
    La'Porsha Renae, Good Woman © 19, Motown
    Music

    La’Porsha Renae, Good Woman | Track Review 🎵

    La’Porsha Renae exceptionally conveys the strength and importance of women on debut single, “Good Woman.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Shawn Mendes, Illuminate | Album Review

    Canadian teen-pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes goes bigger, more mature on enjoyable, respectable, sophomore album, ‘Illuminate’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago

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