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Parker Matthews, Hit and Run © Matthew Paul Lang

Parker Matthews, ‘Hit and Run’ | Track Review

Pittsburgh-bred, Los Angeles-based, pop musician Parker Matthews showcases immense potential on single, “Hit and Run.” Clearly, he’s on an upward trajectory.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

3 Favorites from first 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums © J Records, RCA

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3 Favorites from the First 3 Jazmine Sullivan Albums | Playlist

“Bust Your Windows,” “10 Seconds,” and “Forever Don’t Last” rank among favorites from the first three albums by standout R&B contralto, Jazmine Sullivan.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album © Def Jam / Rich Hipster

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The Best Song from Each Chrisette Michele Album | Playlist

Six albums into her career – Five full-length albums and one extended play – we examine the best song from each project of R&B artist Chrisette Michele.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

23 'Blame' Songs That Will Rock Your Socks Off (Big Machine)

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23 ‘Blame’ Songs That Will Rock Your Socks Off | Playlist

The title speaks for itself. “23 ‘Blame’ Songs That Will Rock Your Socks Off” is comprised of 23 songs that feature the word ‘blame’ in their title.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]

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Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Musical Wrap-Up

‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document. After reviewing two singles from ‘Make Way for Love,’ the sophomore album by Marlon Williams, as well as reviewing album itself, we’ve compartmentalized our coverage into one place.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 2018 ago

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Aaron Carter, LøVë | Album Review

After releasing ‘LøVë’ as a five-song EP in February 2017, former teen heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with the full-length, 14-track album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 22, 2018 ago

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11 St-St-Stuttering Songs | Playlist

The 11 songs on this particular, lyric and titular-based playlist all have one thing in common – some form of the word ‘stutter.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 22, 2018 ago

Lostboycrow, Church with No Ceiling © Lostboycrow

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Lostboycrow, ‘Church with No Ceiling’ | Track Review

Despite being filled with religious references, Lostboycrow doesn’t embrace church and your typical brand of spirituality on alluring single, “Church with No Ceiling.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago

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Ellie Goulding, ‘Vincent’ | Track Review

British pop artist Ellie Goulding delivers a beautiful, ‘true-to-form’ cover of the 1971 Don McLean classic, “Vincent.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago

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Tinashe, ‘Faded Love’ | Track Review

R&B/urban-pop artist Tinashé delivers a cool, calm, collected, and second performance on single, “Faded Love.” She’s assisted by ubiquitous, melodic rapper, Future.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago

Tory Lanez, Memories Don't Die © Interscope

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Tory Lanez, ‘B.I.D’ | Track Review

Canadian rapper-singer Tory Lanez returns with “B.I.D,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Memories Don’t Die.’ The theme? Drunk sex.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2018 ago

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Kash Doll, ‘For Everybody’ | Track Review

Rising rapper Kash Doll delivers a captivating narrative, filled with drama, trash-talk, and most of all entertainment value on single “For Everybody.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 20, 2018 ago