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Alessia Cara, Know It All [📷: Def Jam]

Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review

Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 1, 2015 ago

Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC © Atlantic

Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review

Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 19, 2015 ago

Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]

Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago

Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope

Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review

R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago

Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]

Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

Usher, Looking 4 Myself [Photo Credit: RCA]

Usher, “Lemme See” | Track Review

Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist Usher shines on the sexy, sleekly produced single, “Lemme See,” featuring rapper Rick Ross.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsMay 31, 2012 ago

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