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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.
    Swae Lee, Hurt to Look © Interscope
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    Swae Lee, ‘Hurt to Look’ | Track Review

    Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    XXXTENTACION, Changes © Bad Vibes Forever
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    XXXTENTACION, ‘Changes’ | Track Review

    XXXTENTACION drops a brief single “Changes,” a minimal, but beautiful record that finds him reflectively singing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    The Top-Two Songs from Each Rick Ross Album | Playlist
    Evergreen

    The Top-2 Songs from Each Rick Ross Album | Playlist

    Wishing an ailing Rick Ross the best, this playlists picks the top-two songs from each of his nine studio albums from 2006 to 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2018 ago
    Justin Bieber, Purpose © Def Jam
    Evergreen

    The Best Justin Bieber Song from Each Studio Album | Playlist

    “Boyfriend” and “Love Yourself” ranks among the best songs from former teen-heartthrob Justin Bieber. Check out what other songs made our brief, ultra-selective ‘best-of’ list. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    EBEN, Lampe © Signature Entertainment
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    EBEN, ‘Lambo’ | Track Review

    Former American Idol Contestant, 21-year old Eben Franckewitz (EBEN), drops a compelling, fun single with “Lambo.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    Meghan Trainor, No Excuses © Epic
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    Meghan Trainor, ‘No Excuses’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “No Excuses,” her first single since the release of her sophomore album, ‘Thank You.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, 123 © Interscope
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    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘123’ | Track Review

    Remaining ubiquitous, rising rapper Smokepurpp, alongside Murda Beatz, drops his ‘umpteenth’ new single, “123.” To his credit, he shows some improvement.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Powerglide © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Powerglide’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd, with an assist of veteran Memphis rapper Juicy J, drop a sick banger with “Powerglide,” a promo single from their forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    Danny Avila & The Vamps, Too Good to Be True © Sony
    Music

    Danny Avila & The Vamps, ‘Too Good to Be True’

    Spanish DJ Danny Avila and British boy band The Vamps, assisted by Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly, deliver an energetic dance/pop joint with “Too Good to Be True.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    XXXTENTACION, Sad! © Bad Vibes Forever
    Music

    XXXTENTACION, ‘SAD!’ | Track Review

    A more emotional, less unapologetic XXXTENTACION drops “SAD!”, a reflective single that finds the rapper singing about feelings of brokenheartedness.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Pretty Shining People’ | Track Review

    Always consistent, singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with another thrilling single, “Pretty Shining People,” released in advance of sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago
    DJ Khaled, Top Off © Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, ‘Top Off’ | Track Review

    Assisted by Jay-Z, Future, and Beyoncé, the ever-prolific DJ Khaled returns with a new single – “another one” if you will – “Top Off.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 5, 2018 ago

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