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Bazzi, Beautiful (Remix) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Bazzi, ‘Beautiful (Remix)’ | Track Review

Urban-pop artist Bazzi returns with a remix of “Beautiful,” among the highlights from his debut LP, ‘COSMIC.’ He gets a lovely assist from Camila Cabello.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

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Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD | Album Review

Houston rapper Travis Scott delivers some of the best work of his career with his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘ASTROWORLD.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

9 Songs That Thrive Off Being Rich [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Columbia, Pixabay, Republic]

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9 Songs That Thrive Off Being ‘Rich’ | Playlist

“9 Songs That Thrive Off Being ‘Rich’” features ‘richly-titled’ music courtesy of Maren Morris, Nicki Minaj, and Post Malone among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

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Hunter Hayes, ‘Dear God’ | Track Review

Hunter Hayes returns with a deep new single, “Dear God.” While the message is awesome, the musical execution is ambitious and somewhat confusing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Jack Harlow, Sundown [Photo Credits: Generation Now / Atlantic]

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Jack Harlow, ‘Sundown’ | Track Review

There’s a hot, rising rapper from Kentucky and his name is Jack Harlow. He may not look the part of a rapper, but he proves he’s ‘got bars’ on “Sundown.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

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Miguel, ‘Python’ | Track Review

Despite being chocked-full of potential, uneven production lacking in finesse inhibits Miguel on his slithery new single, “Python.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Ella Mai, Trip [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]

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Ella Mai, ‘Trip’ | Track Review

Rising urban contemporary artist Ella Mai follows up her brilliant, breakout single “Boo’d Up” with another surefire bop, “Trip.” Upward trajectory indeed.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Too Much’ | Track Review

Standout British urban-pop singer ZAYN enlists four-time Grammy-winning rapper/producer Timbaland for his fourth single of 2018, “Too Much.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea returns with ‘Survive the Summer,’ a six-song EP full of cocky, confident bangers.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Experience the Burn of These 11 Songs [Photo Credits: Capitol, Pixabay, RCA]

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Experience the ‘Burn’ of These 11 Songs | Playlist

Playlist “Experience the ‘Burn of These 11 Songs,” features music courtesy of Dierks Bentley, Foo Fighters, G-Eazy, Ro James, and Sam Smith among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago