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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.
    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 1 © Mercury
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Chris Stapleton & Logic Highlight New Releases

    Chris Stapleton (‘From A Room: Volume 1’) and Logic (‘Everybody’) highlights new releases arriving Friday, May 5, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman | Album Review 💿

    Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, captures the effects of divorce and ended love sensationally throughout ‘Strength of a Woman.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, I’m the One | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another star-studded hit, “I’m the One” featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Kendrick Lamar ‘DAMN.’ Hot at No. 1 For a Second Week

    Kendrick Lamar spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘DAMN.’ Incubus debuts at no. 4 with ‘8’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    Lord Huron, Strange Trails © IAMSOUND
    Music

    Lord Huron, The Night We Met | Track Review 🎵

    Lord Huron gets a boost thanks to “The Night We Met” from sophomore album, Strange Trails. The single appears on the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
    D.R.A.M., Gilligan © EMPIRE/ Atlantic
    Music

    DRAM, Gilligan | Track Review 🎵

    D.R.A.M. returns with a new single, “Gilligan,” featuring Juicy J and A$AP Rocky. On “Gilligan,” he moves away from singing.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
    blackbear, digital druglord [📷: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, digital druglord | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shines on his highly anticipated new album, digital druglord. Digital druglord comprises of drugs, money, and sex.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: Kendrick Lamar ‘Humble.’ at no. 1

    Kendrick Lamar ascends to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Humble.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago
    Big Boi ft. Adam Levine, Mic Jack © Epic
    Music

    Big Boi, Mic Jack | Track Review 🎵

    Big Boi delivers a hip-hop track, “Mic Jack,” than can easily be mistaken for a hit intended for the dance floor. Adam Levine guests on the groovy single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, East Coast © RCA
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, East Coast | Track Review 🎵

    A$AP Ferg returns to form on “East Coast,” presumably a promo single from his forthcoming album. Remy Ma guests on the second verse.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Critics Weigh In: Kendrick Lamar, ‘DAMN.’

    The critics’ reviews are in: Kendrick Lamar has made another ‘DAMN.’ good album, just as its title suggests.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: Kendrick Lamar Takes ‘DAMN.’ to no. 1

    The Billboard 200 belongs to Kendrick Lamar this week as the Compton rapper takes his latest album, ‘DAMN.’ to no. 1.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago

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