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.
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.
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.
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."
Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods | Album Review
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Former heartthrob Justin Timberlake returns with his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Man of the Woods,’ which he describes as “modern Americana with 808s.”
CASHAE, ‘Pieces’ | Track Review
Miami-based production duo CASHÆ - Abomb and Joseph Michael - combines forces with rising ATL singer Cristina Quinones on infectious single, "Pieces."
Banamak, ‘Sayin Nothin’ | Track Review
Banamak (Conner Bloyd) returns charged-up on his aggressive, confident, and thrilling new single, “Sayin Nothin.”
Restless Modern, Haunted | Track Review
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21-year old Chicago producer-singer-songwriter Restless Modern compels on “Haunted,” a single from his forthcoming debut EP.
Lord Huron, ‘Ancient Names, Pt. I’ | Track Review
Fresh off of newfound success thanks to “The Night We Met,” Lord Huron returns in strong, capable fashion on “Ancient Names, Pt. 1,” a promo single for their forthcoming album.
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, ‘The Middle’ | Track Review
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Zedd and Grey make magic with an unlikely musician, versatile country artist Maren Morris, on fun dance record, “The Middle.”
DNCE, ‘Dance’ | Track Review
Joe Jonas and DNCE, who thrive off of their innuendo, return with a fun and infectious, if utterly corny new single, “Dance.” Be prepared to ‘bust a groove.’
Jhené Aiko, ‘Sativa’ | Track Review
One of the coolest, calmest, and most collected R&B singers, Jhené Aiko, returns with a remix of “Sativa,” assisted by Rae Sremmurd.
Report Card: Ranking the Albums of January 2018 | Year in Review
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BØRNS (Blue Madonna), Anderson East (Encore), and Camila Cabello (Camila) rank as the best albums reviewed on The Musical Hype in January 2018.