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    Best R&B Songs: 1990 - 2000 [Photo Credits: Sony BMG, Ruffhouse, Motown, LaFace, Universal, Arista, Warner Bros., Jive, Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist

    “11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago
    Alessia Cara, A Little More [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Alessia Cara, ‘A Little More’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop standout Alessia Cara keeps it ‘short, sweet, simple, and stripped’ on “A Little More,” her second single released in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵

    Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    11 Songs That Get a Bit 'Heavy' [Photo Credits: Asylum, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

    Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Childish Gambino, Summertime Magic [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review

    Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Keiynan Lonsdale, Preach [Photo Credit: Keiynan Lonsdale]
    Music

    Keiynan Lonsdale, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

    Versatile Australian actor, dancer, and singer/songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale proves he has the chops to be a pop star on his love-centric single, “Preach.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Drake, Scorpion [📷: Cash Money]
    Album 💿

    Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

    Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Lizzo, Boys [Photo Credits: Nice Life / Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, ‘Boys’ | Track Review

    Minneapolis alt-hip-hop/pop musician Lizzo comes roaring back with her second single of 2018, the testosterone-loving “Boys.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago
    6LACK, Switch [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    6LACK, ‘Switch’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist 6LACK shines on “Switch,” his second solo single of 2018 following “Cutting Ties.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    Ruel, Ready (EP) [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review

    15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Martin Garrix, Ocean [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review

    Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

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