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

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

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.

‘Rough around the edges’ R&B singer K. Michelle returns with an intriguing fourth studio album, ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know.’
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In advance of War & Leisure, eclectic R&B artist Miguel drops final teaser, “Come Through and Chill,” featuring J. Cole and Salaam Remi.

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.
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Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.

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

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

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.

For the third consecutive week, rapper, singer and songwriter Blackbear drops a new single. This week, it’s “Up in This,” featuring Tinashé.
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Chris Brown returns with the ‘umpteenth’ teaser track from his double album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ (October 31), “Everybody Knows.”