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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.
    James Arthur, Back from the Edge © Sony Music
    Music

    James Arthur, Can I Be Him | Track Review 🎵

    British pop musician impresses on “Can I Be Him,” a single from his sophomore album, ‘Back from the Edge.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Jonas Blue, By Your Side © Virgin EMI
    Music

    Jonas Blue, By Your Side | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Jonas Blue, with the help of Raye, drops enjoyable new single, “By Your Side.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hey Baby © Mad Decent
    Music

    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hey Baby | Track Review 🎵

    DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike deliver an enjoyable single with “Hey Baby.” They are assisted by Diplo and vocals courtesy of Deb’s Daughter.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    The Skins, Bury Me © American, Republic
    Music

    The Skins, Bury Me | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming pop collective The Skins show immense potential on their debut single “Bury Me,” enlisting the services of fellow up-and-comer, D.R.A.M.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Drake, Views [📷: Cash Money]
    Evergreen

    Predicting Grammy Nominations: Best Rap Album

    59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: Drake (Views) should be a surefire lock for a nomination.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Bebe Rexha, I Got You © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, I Got You | Track Review 🎵

    Up and coming pop artist Bebe Rexha continues to elevate her profile on her enjoyable, danceable pop single, “I Got You.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Hidden Figures © Columbia
    Music

    Pharrell Williams, Runnin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Pharrell Williams nails throwback, vintage soul on single “Runnin’,” a song that appears on the soundtrack to upcoming film, Hidden Figures.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty © Asylum/Atlantic UK
    Music

    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty | Track Review 🎵

    Charli XCX continues to build a compelling résumé with her newest single, “After the Afterparty.” She is assisted by up-and-coming rapper, Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Music

    Drake, Sneakin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Drake is fierce as ever on “Sneakin’,” another single from his upcoming project, ‘More Life’. He enlists up-and-coming rapper 21 Savage to assist.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Common, Black America Again © Def Jam
    Music

    Common, Home | Track Review 🎵

    Common flexes on another sound pre-release single from ‘Black America Again,’ “Home,” featuring underrated R&B standout Bilal.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago
    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Music

    Drake, Two Birds, One Stone | Track Review 🎵

    Drake is on autopilot on the fiery ‘Two Birds, One Stone.’ He hangs up singing and pop raps in favor of hard-hitting, unapologetic rhymes.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Lady Gaga & Michael Bublé Top the Billboard 200

    BB Grooves: Lady Gaga (Joanne) and Michael Bublé (Nobody But Me) take top honors on the Billboard 200, dated November 12, 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago

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