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    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Pray for Me’ | Track Review

    Ahead of ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By,’ the third advance single, “Pray for Me,” was issued.  It comes courtesy of The Weeknd assisted by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Jhené Aiko, Sativa © Def Jam
    Music

    Jhené Aiko, ‘Sativa’ | Track Review

    One of the coolest, calmest, and most collected R&B singers, Jhené Aiko, returns with a remix of “Sativa,” assisted by Rae Sremmurd. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    Craig David, The Time is Now [📷: Insanity]
    Music

    Craig David, ‘Live in the Moment’ | Track Review

    English R&B artist Craig David enlists rapper GoldLink for his easygoing, feel-good single, “Live in the Moment.” “Live in the Moment” appears on his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, After the Storm © Interscope
    Music

    Kali Uchis, ‘After the Storm’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis shines on “After the Storm,” the promo single from her forthcoming, 2018 debut album. She’s assisted by Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    The Black Eyed Peas, STREET LIVIN' © Interscope
    Music

    The Black Eyed Peas, ‘STREET LIVIN’ | Track Review

    A ‘Fergie-less’ The Black Eyed Peas makes a surprise comeback with a surprisingly serious, socially-conscious and relevant single, “STREET LIVIN’.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Marshmello & Lil Peep, Spotlight © Joytime Collective / Lil Peep
    Music

    Marshmello & Lil Peep, ‘Spotlight’ | Track Review

    Lil Peep shines on his heartbroken, posthumous single, “Spotlight,” which arrives two months after his untimely death. Marshmello serves up superb production work.   

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    Kendrick Lamar & SZA, All the Stars | Track Review

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA join forces for the enjoyable, well-rounded “All the Stars,” the promo single from the soundtrack to ‘Black Panther.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    Bruno Mars, Finesse (Remix) © Atlantic
    Music

    Bruno Mars, ‘Finesse (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Cardi B assists Bruno Mars on the remix of “Finesse,” a highlight from his Grammy-nominated third studio album, ’24K Magic.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies [📷: Columbia]
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    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
    Bright: The Album © Atlantic
    Music

    Logic & Rag’n’Bone Man, ‘Broken People’ | Track Review

    “Broken People,” the fourth single issued in advance of soundtrack ‘Bright: The Album,’ pairs Grammy-nominated rapper Logic and Rag’N’Bone Man.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Kris Wu, B.M. © Ace unit Culture Media Co.
    Music

    Kris Wu, ‘B.M.’ | Track Review

    Actor-musician Kris Wu delivers an easygoing, enjoyable, flex-fest-of-a-single with “B.M.” What does “B.M.” stand for? Burberry Made, of course.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 28, 2017 ago

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