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Tyrese, Black Rose [📷 : Voltron]

58th Grammy Award Nomination Predictions: Urban Categories

What artists and what songs and albums will earn Grammy nominations in the urban categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 30, 2015 ago

10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago

Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse [📷: Def Jam]

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, 12 yearsMay 27, 2014 ago

Kid Ink, My Own Lane © RCA

Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

On sophomore album ‘My Own Lane,’ Kid Ink shows he’s got massive potential.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2014 ago

Wale, The Gifted [📷: Atlantic]

Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago

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