Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review 🎵
Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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.
Green Day, Revolution Radio | Album Review 💿
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Green Day delivers a respectable, well-rounded album with ‘Revolution Radio.’ It’s no classic, but definitely satisfying all said and done.
Alicia Keys Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Track Review 🎵
R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys comes from an honest place on personal new single “Blended Family” featuring A$AP Rocky.
John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵
![John Legend, Love Me Now [Single] © Columbia](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/john-legend-love-me-now-single-columbia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.
Music Shopping List: Kings of Leon & More
![Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kings-of-leon-walls-768x768.jpg)
Kings of Leon's seventh album, 'WALLS' leads a list of new albums to check out the second music release in October 2016 (Friday, October 14).
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Track Review 🎵
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Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.
Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿
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Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).
Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿
Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.
Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵
Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.
Brett Young, Sleep Without You | Track Review 🎵
New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.
Cashmere Cat, Trust Nobody | Track Review 🎵
Cashmere Cat has a potential hit on his hands with “Trust Nobody.” He gets superb results with the help of Tory Lanez and Selena Gomez.
DNCE, Body Moves | Track Review 🎵
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DNCE returns with “Cake By The Ocean” follow-up, “Body Moves,” yet another energetic, enthusiastic, and infectious single.