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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.
    Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]
    Music

    Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd Spends A Second Week at No. 1

    Hot 100 Jewels: Rae Sremmurd spends a second week at no. 1 with breakout single, “Black Beatles” featuring Gucci Mane.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    A Tribe Called Quest, We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service © Epic
    Album 💿

    A Tribe Called Quest Nails It On ‘We Got It from Here…’

    A Tribe Called Quest returns for one last hurrah with ‘We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.’ Q-Tip and company are on autopilot.

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy [📷: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, I Feel It Coming | Track Review 🎵

    The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    The Weeknd, Party Monster | Track Review 🎵

    The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    A Tribe Called Quest, We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service © Epic
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: A Tribe Called Quest Claim No. 1

    Billboard 200 Grooves: A Tribe Called Quest top the Billboard 200 following an 18-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
    Robin Thicke, One Shot © Interscope
    Music

    Robin Thicke, One Shot | Track Review 🎵

    On retro-soul infused single “One Shot,” R&B musician Robin Thicke looks to get back on the good foot. Juicy J assists.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 22, 2016 ago
    Ruth B, In My Dreams © Columbia
    Music

    Ruth B, In My Dreams | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B returns with an alluring new single, “In My Dreams.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 22, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    DNCE, DNCE | Album Review

    DNCE marks the resurrection of Joe Jonas’ recording career. That resurrection is worthwhile on the band’s self-titled debut.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 22, 2016 ago
    A Tribe Called Quest, We Got It from Here Thank You 4 Your Service © Epic
    Columns

    Billboard: A Tribe Called Quest Debuts at No. 1

    Billboard 200: A Tribe Called Quest takes We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service to no. 1.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 22, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kelly Clarkson, It’s Quiet Uptown | Track Review 🎵

    Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    Music Shopping List: It’s All About The Weeknd

    Music Shopping: The Weeknd (Starboy) is the only major new release that arrives during Thanksgiving week, specifically Black Friday.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Sia, Satisfied | Track Review 🎵

    Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago

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