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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.
    Jeezy, Trap or Die 3 © Def Jam
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Jeezy No. 1 on Billboard 200

    Billboard: Jeezy (Trap or Die 3) Narrowly Takes No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Kenny Chesney (Cosmic Hallelujah) settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 9, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, Good Day | Track Review 🎵

    “Good Day” gives DNCE another catchy, carefree, and fun single. It’s slickly produced much like previous singles by the pop collective.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 8, 2016 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
    Music

    Big Sean, Bounce Back | Track Review 🎵

    Big Sean returns fiercely with “Bounce Back,” a single filled with agile rhymes, personality, and a heaping dose of swagger.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 8, 2016 ago
    Common, Black America Again © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Common is on Autopilot on ‘Black America Again’

    Common delivers a tour de force with ‘Black America Again’. Arguably, ‘Black America Again’ is his best album in years.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 8, 2016 ago
    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, Versace on the Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Sting, 57th & 9th © A&M
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Sting & More

    Music Shopping List: Arguably, the most notable release arriving November 11 comes from rock veteran Sting with ‘57th & 9th’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business © Global Entertainment / Def Jam
    Music

    Nathan Sykes, Famous | Track Review 🎵

    Former boy bander Nathan Sykes shows off mad chops on “Famous,” a standout single from his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Album 💿

    Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review 💿

    Alicia Keys aims for big, socially conscious ideas on her sixth studio album ‘Here.’ Those ideas aren’t always executed seamlessly, however.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Jeezy, Trap or Die 3 © Def Jam
    Columns

    Billboard: Jeezy Narrowly Takes No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    Billboard: Jeezy (Trap or Die 3) Narrowly Takes No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Kenny Chesney (Cosmic Hallelujah) settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    gnash, home © :):
    Music

    Gnash, home | Track Review 🎵

    Up and coming singer/songwriter Gnash shines on his second post-“I Hate U I Love U” single, “home.” He is assisted by Johnny Yukon.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 6, 2016 ago
    The Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Make It 11

    Billboard Hot 100: The Chainsmokers spend an 11th week at no. 1 with “Closer.” The Weeknd continues to be stuck at no. 2 with “Starboy.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 6, 2016 ago
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago

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