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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) © Republic
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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) | Album Review

    Jessie J details her ‘obsessions’ on ‘R.O.S.E. (Obsessions),’ the second of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Realisations) [📷: Republic]
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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Realisations) | Album Review

    Jessie J gets personal on ‘R.O.S.E. (Realisations),’ the first of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Entertainer © RCA
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Entertainer’ | Track Review

    Perhaps it’s not as accomplished as “Let Me,” British urban-pop standout ZAYN definitely entertains and builds excitement for his sophomore album with single “Entertainer.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 24, 2018 ago
    Kris Wu, Like That © Interscope
    Music

    Kris Wu, ‘Like That’ | Track Review

    Rising Chinese musician and actor Kris Wu sounds buttery smooth on his latest urban-contemporary/pop-rap single, “Like That.”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Anderson .Paak, Bubblin' © Aftermath
    Music

    Anderson .Paak, ‘Bubblin’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated California rapper/singer Anderson .Paak returns with “Bubblin’,” his second single of 2018 following “‘Til It’s Over.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 22, 2018 ago
    Friends & Strangers Songs [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    12 Friends & Strangers Songs | Playlist

    Playlist “12 Friends & Strangers Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Devin Dawson, Halsey, Marilyn Manson, and Rich the Kid among others. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 17, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Apology’ | Track Review  

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo shines on “Apology,” the apologetic advance third single from his highly-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘Good Man’ arriving June 8, 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2018 ago
    Gallant, Doesn't Matter [Photo Credit: Mind of a Genius / Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Gallant, ‘Doesn’t Matter’ | Track Review

    Following “Gentleman,” Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Gallant returns with his second single of 2018, “Doesn’t Matter.” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 10, 2018 ago
    Jessie Reyez, Body Count © FMLY
    Music

    Jessie Reyez, ‘Body Count’ | Track Review

    Chocked-full of attitude, Jessie Reyez exhibits mad attitude on fierce single “Body Count,” asserting her independence as a woman who doesn’t need a man.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, SR3MM [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Rae Sremmurd, SR3MM | Album Review 💿

    SR3MM, the triple album by Rae Sremmurd, has its share of hits, but is too long & at times, suffers from a lack of inspiration & variance.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Leon Bridges, Good Thing | Album Review

    Grammy-nominated, contemporary soul singer Leon Bridges ‘steps up his game’ on his sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago
    The Internet, Roll (Burbank Funk) © Columbia
    Music

    The Internet, ‘Roll (Burbank Funk)’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B collective The Internet returns after a two-year hiatus with the hella infectious “Roll (Burbank Funk),” where Steve Lacy handles the lead vocals.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago

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