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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.
    SAINt JHN, I Heard You Got Too Litt Last Night © Godd ComplexX
    Music

    SAINt JHN, ‘I Heard You Got Too Litt Last Night’ | Track Review

    Brooklyn rapper SAINt JHN begins to make a case for himself as the ‘next artist to watch’ on his smooth, melodic single, “I Heard You Got Too Litt Last Night.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    PRETTYMUCH, 10,000 Hours © Syco
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘10,000 Hours’ | Track Review

    In preparation for their debut album, PRETTYMUCH –  Austin, Brandon, Edwin, Nick, and Zion – drops a swagger-laden new single, “10,000 Hours.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane & 21 Savage, Cocky © RCA
    Music

    A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane & 21 Savage, ‘Cocky’ | Track Review

    A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane and 21 Savage, assisted by London on Da Track, drop “Cocky,” a banger that appears on the soundtrack for forthcoming film, ‘Uncle Drew.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Love Simon © RCA
    Music

    Khalid & Normani, ‘Love Lies’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid and urban-pop artist Normani (of Fifth Harmony) join forces on single “Love Lies,” from the Love, Simon soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Lauv, Getting Over You © Lauv
    Music

    Lauv, ‘Getting Over You’ | Track Review

    23-year old Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop, R&B sensation on his Valentine’s Day, ‘rebounding’ single, “Getting Over You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, You Owe Me © Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘You Owe Me’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers release their second single of 2018, the dark-tinged, yet bright, exuberantly produced, “You Owe Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
    Music

    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Album Review

    New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams delivers an intriguing, well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Fergie National Anthem Screenshot from 2018 NBA All-Star Game
    Columns

    Fergie Delivers One of The Worst National Anthems Ever | Op Ed

    Fergie did not “make a joyful noise” on Sunday, February 18, 2018, as she delivered a totally terrible rendition of the U.S. National Anthem. At the NBA All-Star Game.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino
    Album 💿

    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending | 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 16, 2018 ago
    MGMT, Little Dark Age [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    MGMT, Little Dark Age | 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 16, 2018 ago
    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino
    Album 💿

    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending | Album Review

    Following a five-year hiatus, alternative rock darlings Franz Ferdinand returns with their fifth studio album, ‘Always Ascending.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 16, 2018 ago
    31 Rap Songs That Reference Condoms [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    31 Rap Songs That Reference Condoms | Playlist

    ’31 Rap Songs That Reference Condoms’ features songs by Big Sean, G-Eazy, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar among many others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 16, 2018 ago

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