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Sam Smith, ‘Pray’ | Track Review

Upon announcement of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ Pop sensation Sam Smith drops a heartfelt second single, “Pray.”

Canadian rapper/singer Tory Lanez returns with guilt pleasure single “Skrt Skrt,” which encompasses two popular things: drinking and sex.

R&B singer/songwriter Tank continues to amplify sex on his savage new studio album, fittingly titled, ‘Savage.’

R&B diva Tamar Braxton remains a vocal force on her fourth studio album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

Underrated R&B artist Vivian Green shines bright on the reggae-tinged ‘I Don’t Know,’ the promo single from her sixth studio album, ‘VGVI.’

Pop superstar Demi Lovato returns with her compelling, highly anticipated sixth studio album, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME.

Prolific, ‘do-it-all’ rapper and producer Russ has love on his mind on his slick new single, “Wife You Up.”

Underrated Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona makes an awesome comeback with heartbroken single, “Remember U.”

Canadian alternative R&B duo dvsn returns respectably with another enjoyable, well-rounded single, simply titled “Mood.”

Ledisi continues to flex with “Us 4ever,” the 4th single from her 6th major label album, Let Love Rule. She’s assisted by BJ the Chicago Kid.

Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Here,” the third single from her sixth major label album, Let Love Rule.

Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.