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6ix9ine, ‘KEKE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine, assisted by Fetty Wap and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, exhibit killer flows on shallow, yet undeniable banger, “KEKE.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago

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EDEN, vertigo | Album Review

Dublin, Ireland musician EDEN gets personal, and exhibits potential on his full-length debut album, ‘vertigo.’ That said, it doesn’t arrive without flaws.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 24, 2018 ago

Carnage & Lil Pump, i Shyne © Heavyweight

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Carnage & Lil Pump, ‘i Shyne’ | Track Review

17-year old up-and-coming rapper Lil Pump, alongside DJ Carnage, drop a cocky, flex-fest with banger, “i Shyne.” No new ground broken, but “it’s a vibe,” you might say.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago

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Final Predictions for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Who will come out on top at the 60th Grammy Awards? The Musical Hype makes our final picks for who will take home Grammys on January 28, 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago

Songs About or Inspired by the Son of Sam [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, New York City Police Dept.]

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Songs About or Inspired by the Son of Sam | Playlist 🎧

SONGS ABOUT OR INSPIRED BY THE SON OF SAM explores 10 songs about or inspired by David Berkowitz aka ‘Son of Sam.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago

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Fall Out Boy, M A N I A | Album Review 💿

Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy saves face on its seventh studio album, M A N I A.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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Tech N9ne, ‘Tech N9ne (Don’t Nobody Want None)’ | Track Review

Veteran Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne returns in groovy fashion with “Tech N9ne (Don’t Nobody Want None),” a promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Planet.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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Drake, ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ | Track Review

Drake returns to top-notch form, spitting harder bars on “Diplomatic Immunity,” a hook-less promo single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Scary Hours.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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Drake, God’s Plan | Track Review 🎵

‘The 6 God,’ better known as Drake, returns strong with “God’s Plan,” an enjoyable promo single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Scary Hours.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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Troye Sivan, ‘The Good Side’ | Track Review

Following groovy, sexy, promo single “My My My!,” Australian pop artist Troye Sivan returns with his second single of 2018, the thoughtful “The Good Side.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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The Chainsmokers, ‘Sick Boy’ | Track Review

The Chainsmokers return ‘sooner than later,’ surprising on new single “Sick Boy.” It’s not groundbreaking, but enjoyable, interesting, and ‘better than expected.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]

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Justin Timberlake, ‘Supplies’ | Track Review

Following unique promo single “Filthy,” Justin Timberlake returns with “Supplies,” the second single issued ahead of his fifth studio album, ‘Man of the Woods.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago