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Shawn Mendes, Treat You Better - Single © Island

Shawn Mendes, Treat You Better | Track Review 🎵

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has “the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 9, 2016 ago

Columns

BB Grooves: Dierks Bentley Takes ‘Black’ To No. 2

BB Grooves: Dierks Bentley Takes ‘Black’ to no. 2 on the Billboard 200. Drake (‘Views’) continues to top the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 8, 2016 ago

Evergreen

11 Songs Where the Innuendo is Out of Control | Playlist

A lack of control captures the sentiment of the 11 songs selected on this playlist that lack control of their sexual appetites. The innuendo is legit.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 7, 2016 ago

By Guanaco and subsequent editors [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Music

The Openness or Lack Thereof Within Christian Music

The Christian sector of the music industry hasn’t been known for its openness, particularly when it comes to artists who have “come out.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 6, 2016 ago

Music

What Killed Michael Jackson and Prince?

Two of music’s saddest deaths occurred 7 years apart: Michael Jackson (50) in 2009 and Prince (57) in 2016. Their similarities in death are chilling.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 3, 2016 ago

Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman [📷: Republic]

Music

BB Grooves: Ariana Grande Settles For No. 2 On The Billboard 200

BB Grooves is a column examining the biggest stories on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart weekly. This week, Ariana Grande debuts at no. 2 behind Drake.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 1, 2016 ago

Keyshia Cole, Point of No Return © Interscope

Evergreen

One Favorite From Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

After listening to all of albums released by Keyshia Cole (2005 – 2014), this playlist features one favorite (and a runner-up or two) from each album.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 31, 2016 ago

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