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Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿

After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

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Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review

While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

The Carters, Everything is Love [📷 : Columbia]

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Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

15 Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Epic, Island, Republic, Sony, Universal]

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15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs | Playlist 🎧

“15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Maluma among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]

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Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago

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Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago

10 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Loma Vista, Pixabay, RCA]

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11 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens | Playlist

“11 Captivating Songs That Reference Aliens” features songs from artists including Coldplay, Katy Perry, and MGMT among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago

Sabrina Carpenter, Almost Love [Photo Credit: Hollywood]

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Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review

Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago

As I Lay Dying, My Own Grave [Photo Credit: As I Lay Dying]

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As I Lay Dying, ‘My Own Grave’ | Track Review

With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago