Pros & Cons | R. Kelly
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Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians. Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.
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.
Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) | Album Review
Versatile up-and-coming pop musician Marc E. Bassy showcases immense potential on his 17-minute, five-track EP, ‘Groovy People.’
Kane Brown, Thunder in the Rain | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming country musician Kane Brown drops a new single “Thunder in the Rain.” It’s pleasant, but not great or transcendent.
Idina Menzel, I See You | Track Review 🎵
Idina Menzel uplifts on new single “I See You,” the promo single from her forthcoming pop album Idina.
Norah Jones, Carry On | Track Review 🎵
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After a three-year hiatus, Norah Jones returns with jazzy-country song “Carry On,” the first single from forthcoming album, Day Breaks.
Chris Lane Shows Versatility on Debut ‘Girl Problems’
Urban-infused Country up-and-comer Chris Lane showcases his versatility (and incredible vocals) on full-length debut, ‘Girl Problems.’
Banks, Gemini Feed | Track Review 🎵
After shocking the world with “F*ck With Myself,” Banks returns markedly less explicit, though still fiery on “Gemini Feed.”
Jake Miller, Overnight | Track Review 🎵
Jake Miller aims to “fix it overnight” on slick, catchy urban-pop single, “Overnight.” “Overnight” could be the catalyst for greater success.
DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’
DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, 'Major Key', a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.
Tove Lo, Cool Girl | Track Review 🎵
Continually Rising Alternative Pop star Tove Lo Impresses on latest single, “Cool Girl.” “Cool Girl” has the potential to be a big hit.
Britney Spears, Private Show | Track Review 🎵
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After taking the subtle approach on promo single “Make Me,” Britney Spears amps up the innuendo on the slick, infectious “Private Show.”
Music Shopping List: Justin Moore, Rae Sremmurd & More
A new crop of album releases arrives Friday, August 12, 2016. Leading the charge are new albums by Justin Moore and Rae Sremmurd.