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Shakira & Maluma, Clandestino [Photo Credit: Sony Music Latin]

Shakira & Maluma, ‘Clandestino’ | Track Review

Iconic Colombian singer/songwriter Shakira and rising Columbia reggaetón singer Maluma make a formidable team as ‘secret lovers’ on “Clandestino.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

Vic Mensa, Reverse [Photo Credit: Roc Nation]

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Vic Mensa, ‘Reverse’ | Track Review

Chi-town rapper Vic Mensa, assisted by the ever-confident, ubiquitous, Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, drop a sick banger with “Reverse.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

gnash, imagine if [Photo Credits: :): / Atlantic]

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Gnash, ‘Imagine If’ | Track Review

Alternative artist Garret Nash, better known as gnash, returns with his second, ‘imaginative’ single of 2018, “Imagine If.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

Maroon 5, Three Little Birds [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Maroon 5, ‘Three Little Birds’ | Track Review

Maroon 5 surprises with a cover of the chill, happy, and uplifting Bob Marley & The Wailers classic, “Three Little Birds.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

Macy Gray, Sugar Daddy [Photo Credit: Mack Avenue]

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Macy Gray, ‘Sugar Daddy’ | Track Review

Macy Gray, known for her Grammy-winning pop megahit, “I Try,” returns with a superb new single, “Sugar Daddy,” her first offering of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

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Ne-Yo, Good Man | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo returns following a three-year hiatus with an enjoyable, overall well-rounded seventh studio album with ‘Good Man.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

13 Captivating Summer Songs [Photo Credits: Hollywood, Interscope, Island, Motown, Pixabay, RCA, Warner Music Nashville]

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13 Captivating Summer Songs | Playlist

“13 Captivating Summer Songs” features music courtesy of Demi Lovato, Lana Del Rey, Michael Ray, Ne-Yo, and Shawn Mendes among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago

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Thomston, Acid Rain | Track Review 🎵

22-year old New Zealand-bred alternative-pop artist Thomston reflects on a bad, ‘acidic’ relationship on his compelling single, “Acid Rain.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

88 Rising, Midsummer Madness [Photo Credit: 88rising]

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88rising, Joji & Rich Brian, ‘Midsummer Madness’ | Track Review

88 Rising enlists Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, and AUGUST 08 for the enjoyable, ‘F the rules’ anthem, “Midsummer Madness.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]

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Gorillaz, ‘Sorcererz’ | Track Review

Three weeks in advance of the release of the highly-anticipated LP ‘The Now Now,’ Gorillaz drops a third single, “Sorcererz.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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Mason Ramsey, ‘Lovesick Blues’ | Track Review

After releasing his post-yodeling, debut single, “Famous,” 11-year old Mason Ramsey returns with a studio version of his viral hit, “Lovesick Blues.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Kane Brown, Lose It [Photo Credit: Sony]

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Kane Brown, ‘Lose It’ | Track Review

Rising country singer Kane Brown continues to ‘build his brand’ in country music with his enjoyable new single, “Lose It.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago