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Alex Aiono, Big Mistake [Photo Credit: Interscope]

Alex Aiono, ‘Big Mistake’ | Track Review

Fueled by a bad ex-, 22-year rising pop artist Alex Aiono shines on his high-energy, regretful, yet therapeutic single, “Big Mistake.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago

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Eminem, Kamikaze | Album Review

Angry over the state of rap as well as the poor critical reception of his album, ‘Revival,’ Eminem surprises with an angry, surprise album, ‘Kamikaze.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago

11 Songs That Will Never 'Fade' [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management, Island, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Zef]

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11 Songs That Will Never ‘Fade’ | Playlist

“11 Songs That Will Never ‘Fade’” features music courtesy of Alice in Chains, BØRNS, Kanye West, and Tinashe among many others.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago

Hunter Hayes, One Shot [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Hunter Hayes, ‘One Shot’ | Track Review

Country singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes keeps it short and incredibly sweet on his second single released in August 2018, “One Shot.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago

Bahjat, Do you remember me? [Photo Credit: Bahjat]

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Bahjat, ‘Do you remember me?’ | Track Review

After overcoming adversity and putting in hard work, Libyan singer-songwriter Bahjat compels on his catchy, infectious single, “Do you remember me?”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago

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Russ, ‘Serious’ | Track Review

After unveiling “The Flute Song,” producer, rapper, and singer Russ returns with the second single from his sophomore album ‘ZOO,’ “Serious.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago

Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible [Photo Credits: Epic, MJJ Productions]

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Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson, ‘Diamonds are Invincible’ | Track Review

While it might’ve sounded good on paper, and some ideas aren’t too shabby, “Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible” is unfortunate.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago

Kanye West, XTCY [Photo Credits: GOOD, Def Jam]

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Kanye West, ‘XTCY’ | Track Review

Kanye West continues to struggle to find his footing on his previously unreleased single “XTCY.” While it’s been ‘freed,’ perhaps it shouldn’t have been.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago