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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.
    Towkio, 2 Da Moon © Republic
    Music

    Towkio, ‘2 Da Moon’ | Track Review

    Up and coming Chicago rapper Towkio shines on single “2 Da Moon,” featuring Teddy Jackson and Grace Weber.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, 'Love is Poison' © Never Broke Again LLC
    Music

    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Love is Poison’ | Track Review

    Somehow escaping ‘critical wrath,’ 18-year old up-and-coming rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again shows promise on single, “Love is Poison.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp, Big Bucks © Alamo / Interscope
    Music

    Smokepurpp, ‘Big Bucks’ | Track Review

    Continuing in a formula of brief, narrow-minded, utterly shallow rap, popular SoundCloud rapper Smokepurpp drops another empty, forgettable single, “Big Bucks.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Anne-Marie, Speak Your Mind © Atlantic UK
    Music

    Marshmello & Anne-Marie, ‘FRIENDS’ | Track Review

    DJ-producer Marshmello, with an assist by British singer Anne-Marie, drops another hit with feisty single, “FRIENDS.” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Fifty Shades Freed | Musical Wrap-Up

    ‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther the Album’ | Album Review

    Kendrick Lamar assembles an intriguing soundtrack for the critically-acclaimed film ‘Black Panther’ with ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    20 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs © 19, Atlantic, RCA
    Evergreen

    Ranking the 20 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs | Playlist

    After more than 15 years into an incredible career, we examine the 20 best songs from pop superstar Kelly Clarkson.  Did your favorite make our list?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Noah Cyrus, We Are... © RECORDS, LLC
    Music

    Noah Cyrus, ‘We Are…’ | Track Review

    Continuing to build her artistic profile, Noah Cyrus returns with a new single, “We Are…”  assisted by MØ.  The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, T'd Up © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘T’d Up’ | Track Review

    Southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd returns with infectious banger “T’d Up,” produced by the ubiquitous Metro Boomin.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Fifty Shades Freed (Soundtrack) | Album Review

    The ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ soundtrack, like the previous Fifty Shades soundtracks, is star-studded with something for everybody.  This particular edition features a number of up-and-coming musicians.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
    Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Music

    Paramore, Rose-Colored Boy | Track Review 🎵

    Nine months after releasing the triumphant ‘After Laughter,’ Paramore drops the album’s fourth single, “Rose-Colored Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
    Calvin Harris, Nuh Ready Nuh Ready © Columbia
    Music

    Calvin Harris, ‘Nuh Ready Nuh Ready’ | Track Review

    Calvin Harris returns with tropically-infused single, “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready.”  He enlists Canadian urban artist PARTYNEXTDOOR for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago

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