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The Hamilton Mixtape | Album Review
The Hamilton Mixtape | Album Review
Lin-Manual Miranda and a star-studded cast strikes gold with ‘The Hamilton Mixtape,’ a compilation of covers, reinterpretations, and newbies.
Music Usher, Wait for It | Track Review
Usher, Wait for It | Track Review 
Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.
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The Chart Scoop | Shawn Mendes Takes ‘Illuminate’ To No. 1
Shawn Mendes earns his second no. 1 album with his sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Luke Bryan (‘Farm Tour’) launches at no. 4.
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BB Grooves: Mac Miller Settles for No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.
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Billboard: Drake Spends a 13th Week at No. 1
Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.
Album Usher, Hard II Love | Album Review
Usher, Hard II Love | Album Review
He may be 38 years old, but Usher continues to showcase an incredible amount of swag on his eighth studio album, ‘Hard II Love’.
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Billboard: Jason Aldean Easily Takes No. 1 With ‘They Don’t Know’
In unsurprising news, Jason Aldean finds himself once more atop the Billboard 200. Despite numerous new albums, none really threatened his claim to no. 1.
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Music Shopping List: Usher, Mac Miller & More
Two big names – Usher (Hard II Love) and Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) – release new albums this week, Friday, September 16.
Music Usher, Rivals | Track Review
Usher, Rivals | Track Review
Usher returns with a fifth pre-release single from upcoming album ‘Hard II Love’ entitled “Rivals.” “Rivals” features ubiquitous rapper, Future.
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Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Stay Tops With ‘Closer’
After unseating Sia last week for the no. 1 spot, The Chainsmokers retain the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “Closer” (ft. Halsey).
Music Usher, Missin U | Track Review
Usher, Missin U | Track Review
On his fourth single from Hard II Love, “Missin U,” Usher shows he has lost little of his sexy swagger over the years.
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Usher, No Limit | Track Review
After releasing many singles, Usher drops the slick “No Limit” (ft. Young Thug) as his promotional single for Hard II Love.
