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Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿

Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, ‘Sweetener.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago

10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin [Photo Credits: Atlantic, RCA, Rhino]

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10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin | Playlist

Following the death of icon Aretha Franklin, we sort through some of her best songs ever, including “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago

10 Songs Overflowing with Power [Photo Credits: Interscope, Roc-A-Fella, Boy in Jeans, Pixabay]

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10 Songs Overflowing with Power | Playlist 🎧

The energetic playlist “10 Songs Overflowing with Power” includes songs courtesy of Bastille, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Beatty, and Rae Sremmurd among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2018 ago

Gucci Mane, Kept Back [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review

‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

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Travis Scott Debuts Big with ‘ASTROWORLD’ | Chart Happenings

After dominating all summer, Drake finds himself in the runner-up spot on the Billboard 200, thanks to Travis Scott. That and more on chart happenings.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

Quavo, W O R K I N M E [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol]

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Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review

Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are positive, not earth shattering.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

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11 Songs That Explore the Afterlife | Playlist 🎧

Musicians with songs that explore the afterlife include Arcade Fire, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, Julia Michaels & Tyler Childers among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

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Maluma, ‘Mala Mía’ | Track Review

Columbia superstar Maluma uses his sexy, seductive charm and sick pipes to conjure up a hit on his new reggaetón single, “Mala Mía.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago

Skye & Chris Brown, Fairytale [Photo Credits: Skytunes / EMPIRE]

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Skye & Chris Brown, ‘Fairytale’ | Track Review

Skye and Chris Brown unite their powerful voices together for a lush, sleek, and sexy urban contemporary duet in “Fairytale.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago

Quavo, L A M B T A L K [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown]

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Quavo, ‘L A M B T A L K’ | Track Review

Quavo of Migos ‘goes it alone’ on “L A M B T A L K,” one of three solo singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are respectable, not game changing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago