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Absolutely Filthy Death Metal Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist

Absolutely Filthy Death Metal Songs, Vol. 2 is comprised of 12 shocking, extremely bold death metal songs. Featured bands include Epicardiectomy, Gortuary, and Septic Congestion.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 5, 2018 ago

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Zak Abel, ‘Love Song’ | Track Review

English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Manchester Orchestra, ‘No Hard Feelings’ | Track Review

Less than a year after releasing ‘A Black Mile to the Surface,’ Georgia alternative rock band Manchester Orchestra release a cover of The Avett Brothers’ “No Hard Feelings.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Tinashe, ‘Me So Bad’ | Track Review

Tinashe drops “Me So Bad,” the third teaser track from her highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’ She’s assisted by ubiquitous artists Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿

Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Jessie Reyez, ‘Figures, a Reprise’ | Track Review

Rising Columbian-Canadian R&B artist Jessie Reyez, taps Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar for soulful, love-driven single, “Figures, a Reprise.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review

Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Lord Huron, ‘When the Night is Over’ | Track Review

On their fourth single of 2018, “When the Night is Over,” alternative rock band Lord Huron continues to build the case for their highly-anticipated album, ‘Vide Noir.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review

Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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19 Atheistic, Agnostic & Highly Skeptical Songs | Playlist 🎧

19 Atheistic, Agnostic & Highly Skeptical Songs features anti-religious anthems by The 1975, Bad Religion, Hozier, Marilyn Manson & Slayer.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘Do Not Disturb’ | Track Review

Rising rapper Smokepurpp, paired once more with producer Murda Beatz returns with brief, new single, “Do Not Disturb.” They are joined by Lil Yachty and Offset.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago