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    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

    Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017
    Evergreen

    15 Best R&B Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know © Atlantic
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    K. Michelle, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know | Album Review

    ‘Rough around the edges’ R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio album, ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Come Through and Chill | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of War & Leisure, eclectic R&B artist Miguel drops final teaser, “Come Through and Chill,” featuring J. Cole and Salaam Remi.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago
    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Album 💿

    DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

    Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Pineapple Skies | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago
    Jason Derulo, Tip Toe © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Jason Derulo, ‘Tip Toe’ | Track Review

    Urban-pop artist Jason Derulo returns with single “Tip Toe,” which is ready-made for the club and the dancefloor. He’s assisted by French Montana.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, Told You So | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel returns superbly on the groovy “Told You So,” a promo single from fourth LP, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Joji, In Tongues © 88rising / Empire
    Music

    Joji, ‘Will He’ | Track Review

    R&B artist Joji drops a compelling, moody gem with “Will He,” the promo single from his debut EP, ‘In Tongues’ (November 3).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    keyshia-cole-ballads
    Evergreen

    The Best Ballad from Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

    R&B artist Keyshia Cole excels at singing, particularly when it comes to ballads.  This playlist of 7 songs, picks the best ballad from each of her albums.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    blackbear, cybersex © interscope
    Music

    blackbear, ‘Up in This’ | Track Review

    For the third consecutive week, rapper, singer and songwriter Blackbear drops a new single. This week, it’s “Up in This,” featuring Tinashé.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘Everybody Knows’ | Track Review

    Chris Brown returns with the ‘umpteenth’ teaser track from his double album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ (October 31), “Everybody Knows.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago

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