A$AP Ferg, ‘Not the Boy’ | Track Review
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Following his “verification” on “Verified,” A$AP Ferg claims that you’re “Not the Boy” on his second single released Friday, June 29.
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.
Charli XCX, ‘Focus’ | Track Review
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No matter how suggestive she is, British pop artist Charli XCX is clear about what her ‘focus’ is on her single “Focus” – that universal three-letter word.
Mason Ramsey, ‘Jambalaya (On the Bayou)’ | Track Review
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11-year old rising country artist Mason Ramsey reminds the world just how great the country classics are, superbly covering “Jambalaya (On the Bayou).”
AJ Mitchell, ‘Girls’ | Track Review
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On his fun, up-tempo single “Girls,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell simply can’t get the opposite sex off his mind. To be expected – he’s only 17.
Alice in Chains, ‘So Far Under’ | Track Review
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Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “So Far Under,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’
11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1) | Playlist 🎧
![11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead, Vol. 1 [Photo Credits: Fueled by Ramen, Interscope, MCA Nashville, Pixabay, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11-deadly-songs-unlikely-to-leave-you-literally-dead-vol1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Deadly Songs Unlikely to Leave You Literally Dead (Vol. 1)” features music courtesy of Panic! At the Disco, Rich the Kid, and Sam Hunt.
A$AP Ferg, ‘Verified’ | Track Review
![A$AP Ferg, Verified [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/asap-ferg-verified-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
East coast rapper A$AP Ferg touts that ‘blue check’ throughout the course of his come-up banger, “Verified.” Important to note, it doesn’t ‘validate’ him.
MAX, ‘Still New York’ | Track Review
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Rising pop artist MAX, returns for the first time as the lead artist in 2018 on single, “Still New York,” featuring rapper Joey Bada$$.
Keiynan Lonsdale, ‘Preach’ | Track Review
![Keiynan Lonsdale, Preach [Photo Credit: Keiynan Lonsdale]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/keiynan-lonsdale-preach.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Versatile Australian actor, dancer, and singer/songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale proves he has the chops to be a pop star on his love-centric single, “Preach.”
Years & Years, ‘All for You’ | Track Review
![Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/years-years-palo-santo-polydor.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British electronic collective Years & Years releases “All for You,” their fourth single released in advance of their sophomore LP, ‘Palo Santo.’
Drake, Scorpion | Album Review
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Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.
50 Songs About the 50 States | Playlist
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Playlist “50 Songs About the 50 States” features music courtesy of Glen Campbell, Justin Timberlake, Lil Yachty, Rick Ross, and YUNGBLUD among many others.