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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 (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.
    Desiigner, Outlet © Def Jam
    Music

    Desiigner, Outlet | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Jidenna, The Chief [📷: Epic]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Jidenna & Ryan Adams Lead the Charge

    Music Shopping List: Jidenna (The Chief) and Ryan Adams (Prisoner) need new albums released on February 17, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Katy Perry, Chained to the Rhythm | Track Review 🎵

    Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Aaron Carter, LøVë © Sony
    Album 💿

    Aaron Carter, LøVë (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with five-song EP, LøVë, his first set of new music following a 15-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Big Sean Takes ‘I Decided.’ To No. 1

    Beloved Detroit MC Big Sean earns the second no. 1 album of his career with his fourth album, I Decided. Reba McEntire starts at no. 4.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Khalid, American Teen © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, Shot Down | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on his throwback urban contemporary single, “Shot Down.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 9, 2017 ago
    10 Powerful Songs Referencing God [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, NASH Icon, Island, Big Machine, Frank Ocean, Warner Bros., Capitol, Strange Music, Jajaguwar]
    Evergreen

    10 Powerful Songs Referencing God | Playlist 🎧

    Reba McEntire, Mike Posner, and Avenged Sevenfold are among musicians with songs featured on our 10 Powerful Songs Referencing God playlist.

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

    Hot 100 Jewels: Ed Sheeran Returns to No. 1

    Ed Sheeran knocks off Migos “Bad and Boujee” for a second time. “Shape of You” returns to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process [📷: Young Turks]
    Album 💿

    Sampha, Process | Album Review 💿

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2017 ago
    Migos, Culture © 300 Entertainment
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: Migos, Brantley Gilbert & Kehlani Top the Charts

    Migos take ‘Culture’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Brantley Gilbert and Kehlani earn spots right behind them with highly anticipated efforts.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2017 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Evergreen

    Final 59th Annual Grammy Awards Predictions

    Third time is charm for Beyoncé, who will win the coveted album of the year for Lemonade. Adele earns nods for Record and Song of the Year with “Hello.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Mariah Carey, I Don't © Epic
    Music

    Mariah Carey, I Don’t | Track Review 🎵

    R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago

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