Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, ‘Promises’ | Track Review
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Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and British pop/R&B singer/songwriter Sam Smith join forces for an enjoyable collaborative single, “Promises.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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.
The 1975, ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME’ | Track Review
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The 1975 continues to struggle to find the right sound for their upcoming album with their latest single, the ridiculous ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME.’
Russ, ‘The Flute Song’ | Track Review
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Russ returns with the familiar on his promo single for his sophomore album, ‘ZOO.’ “The Flute Song” is tried and semi-true, and overplayed at this point.
OMI & Felix Jaehn, ‘Masterpiece’ | Track Review
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OMI, known for his hit single “Cheerleader” and rising German DJ Felix Jaehn join forces for a single with all the makings of a hit, “Masterpiece.”
Janet Jackson, ‘Made for Now’ | Track Review
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Janet Jackson returns with a surprisingly contemporary, comeback single with “Made for Now,” featuring Daddy Yankee.
Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review
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Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”
11 Songs Filled with Blessings | Playlist
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The musicians who humbled themselves on “11 Songs Filled with Blessings” include Charlie Wilson, Daniel Caesar, Freeway, Lana Del Rey, and Smokepurpp.
Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿
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Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener.'
10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin | Playlist
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Following the death of icon Aretha Franklin, we sort through some of her best songs ever, including “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.”
10 Songs Overflowing with Power | Playlist 🎧
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The energetic playlist “10 Songs Overflowing with Power” includes songs courtesy of Bastille, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Beatty, and Rae Sremmurd among others.
Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review
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‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”
Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review
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Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are positive, not earth shattering.