Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review
17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.
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.
Kygo, Cloud Nine | Album Review 💿
Kygo delivers a well-rounded album with Cloud Nine. It’s imperfect but possesses more than enough for the listener to be satisfied.
Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿
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Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, 'Somewhere Over My Head,' including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.
Alicia Keys, In Common | Track Review 🎵
"In Common" continues to find R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys searching for her next big hit. Unfortunately, "In Common" probably isn't it.
3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics
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One is hard pressed to find a duo 'stupider' than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.
What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?
References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.
Album Battles: Mike Posner Vs Andy Black?
Let's pit two unlike artists against one another – Mike Posner and Andy Black . So the burning question is WHY? Just because!
Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight
What better way to examine 'Views,' the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?
Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight
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'Lemonade,' the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We'll provide both.
The Beyoncé Albums | Rank Up or Down
Examining the six studio albums by R&B superstar Beyoncé, here is how The Musical Hype would rank them.
Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album
'Musicology' may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.
Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review 🎵
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Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on "Ugly," a single from her upcoming LP, 'The Definition of...'