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Yo Gotti, ‘Juice’ | Track Review

After the indisputable success of high-flying record “Rake it Up,” Memphis rapper Yo Gotti falls flat on single, “Juice.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

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Chris Young, ‘Holiday’ | Track Review

Chris Young drops another winning song with “Holiday,” a teaser track from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

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Beck, Colors | Album Review

Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

Columns

Music Shopping List | Niall Horan Launches With a ‘Flicker’

Niall Horan is the one to beat on this edition of the Music Shopping List, examining new releases available beginning Friday, October 20.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

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Lil Peep, ‘Avoid’ | Track Review

Lil Peep returns with a new single, “Avoid,” assisted by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and DØVES. The results are very emo, and ‘meh’ at best.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]

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Chris Brown, ‘High End’ | Track Review

Chris Brown, assisted by Future and Young Thug, drop ‘more of the same’ cockiness, over-confidence, and materialism on single, “High End.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

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Keyshia Cole, ‘Vault’ | Track Review

Keyshia Cole delivers a poise, respectable vocal performance on “Vault,” a teaser track from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

LGBTQ

Walk the Moon, Headphones | Track Review 🎵

Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns with “Headphones,” the second single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

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blackbear, ‘playboy shit’ | Track Review

Blackbear flexes on his cocky and confident new single, “playboy shit.” He’s assisted by lil aaron.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

Louis Tomlinson, Just Like You [📷: Syco / Sony]

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Louis Tomlinson, ‘Just Like You’ | Track Review

Louis Tomlinson returns with his second single as a solo artist and first solo single, “Just Like You.” He showcases both potential and areas for growth.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

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P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

Evergreen

Simply Morbid: 16 Songs Referencing Various Causes of Death | Playlist

The 16 Songs that grace “Simply Morbid: 16 Songs Referencing Various Causes of Death” reference various causes of death. This is a morbid playlist for sure.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 13, 2017 ago