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    José James, While You Were Sleeping © Blue Note
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    José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

    Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP ‘No Beginning, No End’ with the eclectic ‘While You Were Sleeping.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 16, 2014 ago
    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse [📷: Def Jam]
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    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review

    After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns,” bringing the heat” on her comeback LP, ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 27, 2014 ago
    Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty © Warner Bros
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    Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

    Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago
    SoMo © Republic
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    SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

    Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2014 ago
    Candice Glover • Music Speaks © Interscope
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    Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

    After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, ‘Music Speaks.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 20, 2014 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    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
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    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
    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]
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    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

    ‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship. 

    By brent80, 12 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago
    Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]
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    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]
    Music

    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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