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Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black [📷: My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]

Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black | Album Review

Following a five-year hiatus, neo-soul standout Anthony Hamilton returns as strong as ever on Love is the New Black.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 27, 2021 ago

Earl St. Clair, My Name Is Earl © Def Jam

Earl St. Clair Shines on Debut EP, ‘My Name Is Earl’

Former Hip-Hop Producer turned soul artist Earl St. Clair showcases incredible potential on his debut EP, ‘My Name Is Earl.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 9, 2017 ago

Hidden Figures © Columbia

Pharrell Williams, Runnin’ | Track Review

Pharrell Williams nails throwback, vintage soul on single “Runnin’,” a song that appears on the soundtrack to upcoming film, Hidden Figures.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago

The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone

What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 9, 2015 ago

Ranking Jill Scott's First Five Albums [📷: Blues Babe, Brent Faulkner, Hidden Beach, The Musical Hype, Warner]

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, 10 yearsJuly 28, 2015 ago

Jill Scott, Woman © Atlantic

Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review

On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2015 ago

Lyfe jennings, Tree of lyfe [📷: Red/Sony]

Lyfe Jennings Keeps It 100 On ‘Tree Of Lyfe’

Does Lyfe Jennings reinvent the wheel on ‘Tree Of Lyfe’? No, but he delivers a candid, genuine R&B effort without major flaw.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 30, 2015 ago

Leon Bridges, Coming Home © Columbia

Leon Bridges Revisits the 60s Soul Sound On ‘Coming Home’

25-year old R&B newcomer Leon Bridges sounds showcases maturity beyond his age on his retro-soul debut, ‘Coming Home.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 25, 2015 ago

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