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Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

11 Most Disappointing Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: RCA, Columbia, Island, GOOD, Def Jam, Mass Appeal, Capitol, Quality Control Music, Motown]

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11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Albums courtesy of A$AP Rocky, Fall Out Boy, and Justin Timberlake are among the ‘11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2018 ago

Champions Only: 9 Songs That are #WINNING [Photo Credits: Pixabay & Interscope]

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Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning | Playlist

“Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning” is composed of music courtesy of Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, and Jay Rock among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2018 ago

Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]

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Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

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

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 [Photo Credits: RCA, Fueled by Ramen, FAMM, MCA Nashville, Warner Bros., Island, Bad Boy, Epic, Sub Pop, Domino]

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25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Christina Aguilera, Jorja Smith, Panic! At the Disco, Shawn Mendes, and Zayn are just a few artists that compose “25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far).”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago