Pop Culture | The Musical Hype - Part 339

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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

One Direction, Up All Night © Columbia

The Hierarchy of One Direction | Pop Culture

One Direction has a clear ‘hierarchy.’ While the band lacks the personality of 90s boy bands, there are distinctions within the group musically.

By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 23, 2012 ago

Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics

Walmart Music Censorship | Opinion Editorial

There are a vast number of inconsistencies when it comes to censorship. Retailer Walmart carries ‘explicit’ books and movies, but not explicit music. Why?

By brent80, 13 yearsAugust 22, 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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