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Travis Scott, "Watch" (Featuring Lil Uzi Vert & Kanye West) [PHOTO CREDIT: Epic]

Travis Scott, ‘Watch’ | Track Review

Texas-bred hip-hop artist Travis Scott returns with a brand-new single, banger “Watch,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

Childish Gambino, This is America [PHOTO CREDIT: RCA]

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Childish Gambino, ‘This is America’ | Track Review

Less than two years after the release of “Awaken, My Love!”, Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – returns with a socially-relevant new single, “This is America.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

Meg Myers, Take Me to the Disco [PHOTO CREDIT: 300 Entertainment]

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Meg Myers, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

Tennessee alternative musician Meg Myers superbly builds anticipation for her sophomore album, ‘Take Me to the Disco,’ with energetic promo single, “Numb.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

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Leon Bridges, Good Thing | Album Review

Grammy-nominated, contemporary soul singer Leon Bridges ‘steps up his game’ on his sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

21 Songs With Like in their Title [Photo Credit: Atlantic, Pixabay, Valory]

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21 Songs With ‘Like’ in their Title | Playlist

Playlist “21 Songs With ‘Like’ in their Titles” features songs courtesy of artists including Cardi B, Flume, Janelle Monáe, Rich Brian, and Thomas Rhett.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

Wiz Khalifa, Real Rich [PHOTO CREDIT: Atlantic]

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Wiz Khalifa, ‘Real Rich’ | Track Review

On the brief single “Real Rich,” Wiz Khalifa, assisted by Gucci Mane, recycle the same old rap clichés without transcending beyond them in the least.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago

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Michael Ray, ‘Get to You’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on “Get to You,” originally released in 2017, appearing on his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago

Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]

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Charlie Puth, ‘The Way I Am’ | Track Review

Charlie Puth releases a sixth advance single from his sophomore album, “The Way I Am.” “The Way I Am” serves as the opener for the long-awaited ‘Voicenotes.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago

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Troye Sivan, ‘Bloom’ | Track Review

Alternative pop sensation Troye Sivan sings about sex meaningfully on “Bloom,” presumably the third single from his forthcoming, sophomore album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago

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Christina Aguilera, ‘Accelerate’ | Track Review

After a six-year hiatus, Christina Aguilera returns with a new single, “Accelerate,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. “Accelerate” serves as the promo single for the highly-anticipated ‘Liberation.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago