BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence | Album Review 💿
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LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON captivates on their major label debut album, ‘iridescence,’ their fourth album overall.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Khalid, Suncity | Album Review
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Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.
11 Songs Where the ‘Crash’ is Real | Playlist
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“11 Songs Where the ‘Crash’ is Real” features music courtesy of Bea Miller, G-Eazy, Ryan Beatty, Thomas Rhett, and Yellow Claw among others.
Joji, ‘Test Drive’ | Track Review
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Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Joji, part of the ‘rising’ 88rising roster, takes a “Test Drive” in advance of his highly-anticipated album, ‘BALLADS 1.’
Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? | Track Review 🎵
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Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar continues to prove himself as a bright spot in modern R&B with his sensual “Who Hurt You?”
ZAYN, ‘Fingers’ | Track Review
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ZAYN continues to try a variety of things on his singles post-Mind of Mine. “Fingers” is no exception to the rule, dabbling in drunkenness and romance.
COIN, ‘Simple Romance’ | Track Review
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Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a catchy, fresh, and honest record about romance with “Simple Romance,” the buzz single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.
Anthony Russo, ‘Can’t Go Wrong’ | Track Review
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Rising California-based, Midwest-bred pop singer Anthony Russo balances love and sex on another compelling single, “Can’t Go Wrong.”
Post Malone & Swae Lee, ‘Sunflower’ | Track Review
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Melodic rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee join forces on “Sunflower,” a promo single appearing on the soundtrack for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.’
Lil Peep, ‘Cry Alone’ | Track Review
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The late Lil Peep returns with a compelling single, “Cry Alone,” appearing on his posthumously released second LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’
Mariah Carey, The Distance | Track Review 🎵
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Mariah Carey continues on the upward trajectory on “The Distance,” the 3rd single from her anticipated comeback album, ‘Caution.’ Ty Dolla $ign assists.
Jon Bellion, “Conversations With my Wife” | Track Review 🎵
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Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with a thoughtful, if slightly quirky, left-of-center single, “Conversations With my Wife.”