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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.
    11 Truly Royal Songs
    Evergreen

    11 Truly Royal Songs | Playlist

    ‘11 Truly Royal Songs’ is comprised of 11 songs that feature royal-related words in their song titles, such as “king,” “queen,” or “princess.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 7, 2018 ago
    Fifty Shades Freed [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Bishop Briggs, ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ | Track Review

    Singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs serves up a strong cover of the INXS classic, “Never Tear Us Apart,” which appears on the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ soundtrack.  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp, Geek a Lot © Alamo / Interscope
    Music

    Smokepurpp, ‘Geek A Lot’ | Track Review

    Burgeoning SoundCloud rap sensation Smokepurpp doesn’t tweak ‘the formula’ in the least on single, “Geek A Lot.” At some point, he could stand to ‘shake things up.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    $uicideboy$, FUCKALLOFYOU2K18 © G59
    Music

    $uicideboy$, ‘FUCKALLOFYOU2K18’ | Track Review

    New Orleans rap duo $uicideboy$ – $lick and Ruby Da Cherry – brings the heat on brief, unapologetic single, “FUCKALLOFYOU2K18.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    X Ambassadors, Don't Stay © Interscope
    Music

    X Ambassadors, ‘Don’t Stay’ | Track Review

    Alternative band X Ambassadors impresses with their soulfully, thrilling new single “Don’t Stay.” Frontman Sam Harris delivers killer vocals. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Rick Ross, Florida Boy © Epic
    Music

    Rick Ross, ‘Florida Boy’ | Track Review

    Prolific rapper Rick Ross enlists autotune-loving T-Pain and distinct-voiced rapper Kodak Black for hard-nosed banger “Florida Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Pray for Me’ | Track Review

    Ahead of ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By,’ the third advance single, “Pray for Me,” was issued.  It comes courtesy of The Weeknd assisted by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    11 Songs Where Musicians Were Sexually Awakened [Photo Credits: 88rising, Capitol, Dreamville, EMPIRE, Hollywood, Island, Pixabay, RCA, Roc Nation]
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    11 Songs Where Musicians Were Sexually Awakened | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Where Musicians Were Sexually Awakened 🎧 features music courtesy of Demi Lovato, Liam Payne, Rich Brian, Troye Sivan & ZAYN.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Why Don't We, Trust Fund Baby © Atlantic
    Music

    Why Don’t We, ‘Trust Fund Baby’ | Track Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We impresses with their slick, new single, “Trust Fund Baby.” “Trust Fund Baby” successfully blends pop, rap, and R&B.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, Us © Epic
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, ‘Us’ | Track Review

    Jennifer Lopez returns with an enjoyable, danceable single “Us.” While it’s a solid record, “Us” doesn’t feel particularly ‘brand new’ or groundbreaking in the least.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Busta Rhymes, Get It © Epic
    Music

    Busta Rhymes, ‘Get It’ | Track Review

    Veteran motor-mouthed Busta Rhymes makes a strong comeback on single “Get It,” featuring Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Iggy Azalea, Savior © Island
    Music

    Iggy Azalea, ‘Savior’ | Track Review

    Is “Savior,” the new single by Iggy Azalea a ‘savior’ to her diminishing career? Maybe, maybe not, but the Quavo-assisted single is better than “Team” or “Mo Bounce.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago

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