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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.
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Evergreen

    Year-End List: 40 Best Albums of 2016

    Beyoncé (Lemonade), Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Skelton Tree), and Solange (A Seat at the Table) lead the charge of the 40 bests albums of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 23, 2016 ago
    Chris Brown, Party © RCA
    Music

    Chris Brown, Party | Track Review 🎵

    Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 22, 2016 ago
    Yo Gotti, White Friday (CM9) © Epic
    Music

    Yo Gotti, Castro | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of his second album of 2016, ‘White Friday (CM9), Yo Gotti drops star-studded flex-track, “Castro” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 22, 2016 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]
    Columns

    Hot 100 Jewels: The ‘Black Beatles’ Still Rule

    On the Billboard Hot 100, Rae Sremmurd remain in control of the no. 1 spot as “Black Beatles” tops for a sixth week.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 21, 2016 ago
    © Rich Hipster, Republic, Artist Partner Group, Atlantic, RCA, Virgin, Interscope
    Columns

    10 Most Disappointing Albums of 2016

    The 10 albums that grace this list have one thing in common – all are considered to be disappointments in 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 21, 2016 ago
    J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only [📷: Roc Nation]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: J. Cole No. 1

    Billboard: J. Cole easily tops the Billboard 200 with his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 21, 2016 ago
    Evergreen

    10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)! | Playlist

    The playlist at hand, “10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)!” contains 10 songs that’ll make the listener stand up…or nah!

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 20, 2016 ago
    J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only [📷: Roc Nation]
    Columns

    Billboard: J. Cole Takes ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ To No. 1

    Billboard: J. Cole tops the Billboard 200 with his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’ Rae Sremmurd remain no. 1 on Hot 100 with “Black Beatles.” No. 1 on the Billboard 200 wasn’t in dispute in the least this week.  Rapper J. Cole scores a fourth no. 1 album Read more

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 20, 2016 ago
    Zayn & Taylor Swift, I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) © Republic
    Music

    Zayn & Taylor Swift, I Don’t Wanna Live Forever | Track Review 🎵

    Pop standouts Zayn & Taylor Swift join forces for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” the featured single from Fifty Shades Darker.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 19, 2016 ago
    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ © Republic
    Album 💿

    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review

    Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 19, 2016 ago
    Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Evergreen

    50 Best Songs of 2016 | Year in Review Playlist

    Kanye West (“Ultralight Beam”), Lukas Graham (“7 Years”) and The Chainsmokers (“Closer”) highlights the 50 Best Songs of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 15, 2016 ago
    Post Malone, Stoney © Republic
    Album 💿

    Post Malone, Stoney | Album Review 💿

    While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 15, 2016 ago

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