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25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far)

The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change…or not.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 25, 2016 ago

Charlie Puth, Nine Track Mind [📷: Artist Partner Group/Atlantic]

Columns

Critics Had Mixed Feelings On These 2016 Albums

Not every album is beloved by critics. In the case of the nine albums that grace this list, overall, critics were mixed or totally disliked them.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 24, 2016 ago

The Game, Streets of Compton © Entertainment One

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The Game Keeps It 100 on ‘Streets of Compton’

On latest album ‘Streets of Compton,’ The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

Columns

Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017

It’s-a-ways off ’til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 “in the books,” who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

Music

Jasmin Stone, Time | Track Review 🎵

What makes Jasmin Stone so special? She offers something different and different is what the music world is starving for these days, particularly stateside. “Time” exceptionally introduces Stone to a new audience.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

Evergreen

13 Songs Where Time Is Clearly a Factor | Playlist

In the case of the 13 handpicked songs on this playlist, time is a central element to their makeup – and no, we’re not talking about blush!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

Michael Jackson, Bad [📷: MJJ Productions]

Columns

Do New Revelations About Michael Jackson Change Perceptions of Him?

Do New Revelations About Michael Jackson Change Perceptions of the King of Pop? A bombshell was dropped about an iconic musician, Michael Jackson.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 22, 2016 ago

Columns

Why Won’t Drake’s ‘One Dance’ Stop?

Drake hasn’t only been dominant on the Billboard 200, but also the Hot 100 with “One Dance.” What makes “One Dance” unstoppable at no. 1?

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago

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YG, Still Brazy | Album Review

West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Still Brazy’. Indeed, he is “still brazy,” and it’s great!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago

Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated [📷: Island]

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BB Grooves: Nick J Can’t Stop Aubrey G (Drake)

BB Grooves is a column examining the biggest stories on the Billboard 200 weekly. This week, Nick Jonas’ ‘Last Year Was Complicated’ debuts at no. 2.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago

Music

Bastille, Good Grief | Track Review 🎵

The best way to characterize the new Bastille single, “Good Grief,” the first single from sophomore LP, Wild World? It’s infectious!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago

Hozier, Better Love (from The Legend of Tarzan) © Rubyworks/Warner Bros

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Hozier, Better Love | Track Review 🎵

Although quite loud, “Better Love” – the lead single from the motion picture, ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ – is epic and shows why Hozier is an intriguing artist.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 20, 2016 ago