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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    the musical hype

    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.
    Shooters in Various Contexts
    Evergreen

    14 Songs Referencing ‘Shooters’ in Various Contexts | Playlist

    ‘14 Songs Referencing ‘Shooters’ in Various Contexts’ features songs with lyrics mentioning shooters in the context of violence (most prominently), sports (basketball), and drugs. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago
    Music

    Payson Lewis, ‘When Love Was Young’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming pop musician Payson Lewis shows tremendous potential on his debut single, “When Love Was Young.” His best attribute is his compelling, powerful voice.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 9, 2018 ago
    16 Rap Songs That Reference Lean
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    16 Rap Songs That Reference Lean | Playlist

    “16 Rap Songs That Reference Lean” features songs courtesy of Future, Rae Sremmurd, Travis Scott, and YG among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 9, 2018 ago
    Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, Stranger Things © Atlantic
    Music

    Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, ‘Stranger Things’ | Track Review

    Rising Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas and ubiqutious urban contemporary musician Chris Brown join forces for single, “Stanger Things.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Chvrches, Love is Dead © Glassnote
    Music

    Chvrches, ‘My Enemy’ | Track Review

    Chvrches and Matt Berninger make sweet music together on “My Enemy,” the second single from the alternative trio’s forthcoming album, ‘Love is Dead.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Jake Owen, Jake Owen © Big Loud
    Music

    Jake Owen, ‘I Was Jack (You Were Diane)’ | Track Review

    Jake Owen looks to a John Mellencamp classic for ‘inspiration’ on his new single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Expectedly, the Mellencamp classic easily eclipses it.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Rudy Mancuso & Maia Mitchell, Magic © Shots Studio Music
    Music

    Rudy Mancuso & Maia Mitchell, ‘Magic’ | Track Review

    Real life dating couple Rudy Mancuso and Maia Mitchell exhibit stellar musical chemistry on pop duet, “Magic.” It is indeed, ‘magical.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    MNEK, Tongue © Virgin
    Music

    MNEK, ‘Tongue’ | Track Review 🎵

    Rising 23-year old English pop artist MNEK showcases massive potential on “Tongue,” an advance single from his forthcoming debut album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Flo Rida, Dancer © Atlantic
    Music

    Flo Rida, ‘Dancer’ | Track Review

    ‘Rapper’ Flo Rida does what he does best on latest single “Dancer” – drop an enjoyable, if somewhat cliché pop hit.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    25 Rap Songs that Reference XANAX [Photo Credits: Scumgang, Lil Pump, Capitol, Motown, Republic, Epic, Interscope, Columbia]
    Evergreen

    25 Rap Songs That Reference Xanax | Playlist 🎧

    Lil Xan, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert are among artists with songs appearing on the 27 Rap Songs That Reference Xanax.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 8, 2018 ago
    Sonny Digital, I Got © Rollin
    Music

    Sonny Digital, ‘I Got’ | Track Review

    Although devoid of substance and lacking transcendence, Sonny Digital, assisted by Lil Xan and $teven Cannon, drop a respectable turn-up track with “I Got.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 7, 2018 ago
    Jack White, Boarding House Reach © Columbia
    Music

    Jack White, ‘Over and Over and Over’ | Track Review

    Jack White strikes gold once more with “Over and Over and Over,” the fourth advance single from his third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 7, 2018 ago

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