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Lil Skies, ‘Lust’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming rapper Lil Skies releases an enjoyable single, “Lust,” in advance of his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Life of a Dark Rose.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago

Album 💿

HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago

Music

Lil Skies, ‘Nowadays’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming rapper Lil Skies releases an enjoyable single, “Lust,” in advance of his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Life of a Dark Rose.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago

Evergreen

10 Secular Hallelujah Songs | Playlist 🎧

We examine “10 Secular Hallelujah Songs,” most of which aren’t appropriate for Sunday morning church service.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 2, 2018 ago

13 Songs That Show Relentless Faith [Photo Credit: Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Songs That Show Relentless Faith | Playlist 🎧

“13 Songs That Show Relentless Faith” features music courtesy of Blind Faith, Kirk Franklin, Sharon Jones, Reba McEntire, and Whitney Houston among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Columns

The Problem with Young, SoundCloud Propelled Rappers | Op Ed

Social media plays a gargantuan role in propelling rappers to the mainstream theses day. While this is a wonderful ‘come up,’ the musical quality often suffers.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Music

EDEN, ‘start//end’ | Track Review

Ahead of his highly-anticipated full-length debut album, 22-year old Johnathan Ng – better known as EDEN – intrigues with his distinct, superb single “start//end.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Music

Lil Xan, ‘Wake Up’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming rapper Lil Xan proves he’s part of the ‘new normal’ of rap music with “Wake Up.” That new normal being lazy rhymes built on platitudes spat over generic, minimalist, but hard-nosed beat.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Music

Monthly Music Shopping List | Camila Cabello, Fall Out Boy & More

In the January 2018 edition of our ‘monthly music shopping list,’ new albums from Camila Cabello and Fall Out Boy are the most highly-anticipated.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Columns

Advice for 2018, As Told Through Album & Song Titles

Beyond the hype? This creative written piece reflects on the outgoing, so-so 2017 and provides sound advice for 2018 – as told through album and song titles.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

Columns

13 Albums That Weren’t Reviewed in 2017 | Year in Review

In yet another year-end, year-in-review list, we highlight 13 albums that weren’t reviewed on The Musical Hype site in 2017 and why they missed the fame.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

Evergreen

Almost Famous: 21 Albums That Missed The Best of 2017 | Year in Review

These albums were ‘almost’ famous! Here are 25 albums that missed the 50 Best Albums of 2017. Good albums that missed the cut for whatever reason.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 29, 2017 ago