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PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) © OVO Sound/Warner Bros

PARTYNEXTDOOR, Not Nice | Track Review 🎵

With the infectious “Not Nice,” Drake protégé and OVO (October’s Very Own) signee PARTYNEXTDOOR potentially has a breakthrough hit single.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

Music

Music Shopping List: Fantasia & DJ Khaled Lead the Charge

The final music release week in July 2016 marks the return of an American Idol, a DJ, a pair of country artists & an electronic newcomer.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

Brantley Gilbert, The Weekend - single © Valory

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Brantley Gilbert, The Weekend | Track Review 🎵

Brantley Gilbert sticks to a cliché script on “The Weekend,” but manages to add some distinction to his vocals as well as the production.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

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Billboard 200: Drake Spends 11th Week at No. 1

Drake won’t be stopped. For an 11th nonconsecutive week, Views sits at no. 1, holding off NEEDTOBREATHE (HARDLOVE) from the top spot.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

LGBTQ

Kehlani, Distraction | Track Review 🎵

R&B Singer Kehlani One-Ups Herself, Dropping the magnificent contemporary R&B single “Distraction” just one week after “CRZY.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 24, 2016 ago

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DJ Snake, Ocho Cinco | Track Review 🎵

“Turn Down for What” hit-maker DJ Snake returns with full-length debut Encore, with jam-packed instrumental single “Ocho Cinco” leading the charge.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 24, 2016 ago

LGBTQ

Kehlani, CRZY | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming R&B singer Kehlani takes a page out of the Rihanna textbook with one ‘crazy’ single, fittingly titled “CRZY.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 24, 2016 ago

Columns

Pros & Cons | Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is polarizing. Polarizing is a fitting characterization given the reactions he receives. We’re going to break down Bieber’s pros and cons!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 23, 2016 ago