urban contemporary | The Musical Hype

Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Golden Wings © Stones Throw

Gabriel Garzón-Montano, ‘Golden Wings’ | Track Review

Rising R&B artist Gabriel Garzón-Montano keeps things classy, natural, and unforced on his latest single, “Golden Wings.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago

Aloe Blacc, "Brooklyn in the Summer" [📷: Interscope]

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Aloe Blacc, ‘Brooklyn in the Summer’ | Track Review

After a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Aloe Blacc returns with an enthusiastic, exuberant new single, “Brooklyn in the Summer.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago

Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]

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Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer | Album Review 💿

Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago

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Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago

Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, OTW © RCA

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Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OTW’ | Track Review

Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago

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Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

Evergreen

15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs | Playlist

“15 Gems from One Never-ending ‘Never’ List of Songs” features music from artists including Camila Cabello, Flume, Hayley Kiyoko, Rich Homie Quan, and The Weekend.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago

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Janelle Monáe, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

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Allen Stone, ‘Brown Eyed Lover’ | Track Review

Washington soul singer Allen Stone returns with a compelling, thoughtful new single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” which centers around a successful, enduring relationship.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

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Tinashe, Joyride | Album Review

Urban contemporary singer Tinashe shines on her short, sweet, and sexy third project and proper sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago

Columns

Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago