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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.
    Khalid, American Teen © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, American Teen | Track Review 🎵

    Teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on 80s-inspired, urban contemporary single, “American Teen.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 1, 2017 ago
    Future, Future [📷: Epic]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: Future Takes ‘Future’ to No. 1

    Future keeps on rolling, earning another no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with his surprise, self-titled effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 1, 2017 ago
    Remy Ma, Shether © EMPIRE
    Music

    Remy Ma, Shether | Track Review 🎵

    Remy Ma clearly shows her disdain for Nicki Minaj on “Shether,” a seven-minute diss track that’s unapologetic to the nth degree.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
    Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Make Love © Atlantic
    Music

    Gucci Mane, Make Love | Track Review 🎵

    Gucci Mane returns with “Make Love,” a hot new single from his upcoming studio album. Nicki Minaj guests, showing out and ultimately, out rapping Gucci.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
    Zedd & Alessia Cara, Stay [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd & Alessia Cara, Stay | Track Review 🎵

    Zedd and Alessia Cara join forces on enjoyable, new single, “Stay.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Ed Sheeran Returns

    Two big new releases arrive March 3, 2017: Ed Sheeran (‘÷’) and Khalid (‘American Teen’). Otherwise, it’s a relatively quiet start to March.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago
    Calvin Harris, Slide © Sony UK
    Music

    Calvin Harris, Slide | Track Review 🎵

    Calvin Harris assembles a star-studded cast – Frank Ocean and Migos – for his hot, new single, “Slide.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago
    Future, HNDRXX © Epic
    Album 💿

    Future, HNDRXX | Album Review 💿

    Future returns with a second surprise project, ‘HNDRXX.’ ‘HNDRXX’ features two guest artists: The Weeknd and Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago
    Future, Future [📷: Epic]
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Future Earns Another No. 1 Album With ‘Future’

    Future keeps on rolling, earning another no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with his surprise, self-titled effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    The Track Recap: Ed Sheeran Shines on ‘How Would You Feel (Paean)’

    The Single Wrap-Up runs down the list of singles and tracks reviewed over the past week. Ed Sheeran, “How Would You Feel (Paean),” is this week’s best bet.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, Shining | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another ‘hot one,’ assisted by Beyoncé and hubby JAY Z on flex-track “Shining.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: Zayn and Taylor Swift Up to No. 2

    Ed Sheeran spends a fourth nonconsecutive week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Shape of You.” Zayn and Taylor Swift are on the rise at no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 23, 2017 ago

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