12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco | Playlist
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Beastie Boys, Ghostface Killah, Pitbull, and Rick Ross are among artists with songs featuring lyrics that reference cult leader David Koresh and Waco.
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.
Why Don’t We, ‘Talk’ | Track Review
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Rising boy band Why Don’t We sing about bad communication in their fading relationships on their third single of 2018, “Talk.”
Iggy Azalea, ‘Kream’ | Track Review
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Iggy Azalea taps Tyga for “Kream,” the promo single from her forthcoming EP, ‘Survive the Summer.’ “Kream” is ultimately a ‘mixed bag.’
Max George, ‘Barcelona’ | Track Review
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Max George, a member of the now defunct boy band The Wanted, releases his debut single, “Barcelona.” The results are positive, but not game changing.
Lil Pump, ‘Drug Addicts’ | Track Review
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Lil Pump continues to build his career on clichés an utter shallowness on his latest, empty and irresponsible single, “Drug Addicts.”
Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿
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Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.
10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers | Playlist
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On the playlist “10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers,” Arctic Monkeys, Drake, and Kamasi Washington are among artists providing ‘numeric’ tunes.
Justin Timberlake, ‘SoulMate’ | Track Review
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Pop superstar Justin Timberlake sounds great on “SoulMate,” but the summer song suffers from flimsy songwriting that lacks depth.
Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review
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Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’
13 Songs Fueled by ‘Nothing’ | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Fueled by Nothing [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Cash Money, Columbia, Island, Pixabay, Rex Orange County, Ruffhouse, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/13-songs-fueled-by-nothing.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite the nothingness, “13 Songs Fueled by Nothing” features songs courtesy of Blackbear, Dierks Bentley, Lauryn Hill, Prince & Shawn Mendes among others.
Mansionair, ‘Technicolour’ | Track Review
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Rising, Grammy-nominated Australian alt, electro-pop collective Mansionair shines on “Technicolour,” their second single of 2018.
Payson Lewis, ‘Can’t Go Back’| Track Review
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Rising, Philadelphia-bred pop musician Payson Lewis takes things ‘next level,’ returning with his best, most electrifying single yet, “Can’t Go Back.”