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Norah Jones, Day Breaks © Blue Note

Norah Jones, Tragedy | Track Review

Norah Jones rolls out one final pre-release single ahead of ‘Day Breaks’, “Tragedy.” It amplifies anticipation for the album.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 3, 2016 ago

Norah Jones, Day Breaks © Blue Note

Norah Jones, Flipside | Track Review

With latest single “Flipside,” Norah Jones delivers one of the more distinct songs of her career. Jazzy Norah is back without question.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 14, 2016 ago

Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]

Jacob Whitesides, Open Book | Track Review

After compelling with singles “Focus” and “Lovesick,” Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on a third single, “Open Book,” ahead of debut album Why?.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 4, 2016 ago

Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise

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

Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]

Jacob Whitesides, Lovesick | Track Review

Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on soulful promo single “Lovesick,” which appears on his forthcoming album, Why?.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me © Reprise

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

Grace, FMA © RCA

Grace, FMA | Album Review

Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2016 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

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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