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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

Kid Cudi, Indicud [Photo Credit: Republic]

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 15, 2013 ago

Chrisette Michele, Better © Motown

Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review

Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with “A Couple of Forevers,” the promo single for her fourth studio album, ‘Better.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsFebruary 7, 2013 ago

Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring © Cash Money

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring | Album Review

All in all, ‘Kiss the Ring,’ the latest DJ Khaled project, is a well assembled, star-studded affair that rarely misses.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 21, 2012 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

Nelly Furtado, The Spirit Indestructible [📷: Interscope]

Nelly Furtado, Big Hoops (Bigger The Better) | Track Review 🎵

With “Big Hoops (Bigger The Better),” Nelly Furtado creates one of the cleverer, sensual songs of 2012 sans the use 3- or 4-letter words.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsJune 2, 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

Justin Bieber, Believe [Photo Credit: Island]

Justin Bieber, Die in Your Arms | Track Review 🎵

“Die in Your Arms,” the 2nd single from the 2012 Justin Bieber LP, Believe, may not make me wanna ‘die in anyone’s arms’, but it’s catchy.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsMay 29, 2012 ago

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