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Ellie Goulding, "Worry About Me" (Ft. blackbear) [Photo Credit: Polydor]

Ellie Goulding, Worry About Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Ellie Goulding returns an entertaining first single of 2020, “Worry About Me,” featuring blackbear.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago

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Lil Yachty & DaBaby, Oprah’s Bank Account | Track Review 🎵

Lil Yachty and DaBaby collaborate with Drake on “Oprah’s Bank Account,” a drippy, sexually driven cut that ultimately lacks profundity.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago

25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RIAA]

Evergreen

25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King | Playlist 🎧

“25 Colorful Songs, Clearly For Under Consent [of the] King” features CeeLo Green, Dua Lipa, Lauv, Lana Del Rey & Panic! At the Disco.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 16, 2020 ago

LoveLeo, "Rosie" [Photo Credits: GODMODE / Republic]

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LoveLeo, Rosie | Track Review 🎵

“Rosie,” the second single by rising ‘anti pop’ artist LoveLeo is a ‘short, but sweet,’ absolutely infectious, left-of-center bop.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 11, 2020 ago

BROCKHAMPTON, "Sugar (Remix)" [Photo Credit: RCA]

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BROCKHAMPTON, Sugar (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

BROCKHAMPTON shines on “Sugar (Remix),” adding Dua Lipa and Jon B to the mix, and adding clear-cut contrasts to the original.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 11, 2020 ago

The Chicks, "Gaslighter" [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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The Chicks, Gaslighter | Track Review 🎵

Dixie Chicks returns with their first brand-new single since 2006, the feisty, electrifying “Gaslighter,” produced by Jack Antonoff.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago

Katy Perry, "Never Worn White" [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Katy Perry, Never Worn White | Track Review 🎵

After swinging and missing in the late 2010s, pop artist Katy Perry returns with a spark on the authentic, relatable ballad, “Never Worn White.”

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago

Demi Lovato, "I Love Me" [Photo Credit: Island]

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Demi Lovato, I Love Me | Track Review 🎵

“I Love Me,” the second single released by Demi Lovato in 2020, excels thanks to superb production, vocals, and its overall, relatable theme.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago

Bad Bunny, YHLGMDLG [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]

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Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG | Album Review 💿

Although it runs long, all in all, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny delivers a truly compelling sophomore album in YHLQMDLG.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 5, 2020 ago

Lil Baby, My Turn [Photo Credits: Quality Control Music / Motown]

Album 💿

Lil Baby, My Turn | Album Review 💿

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby delivers the goods (for the most part) on My Turn, a trap album with no shortage of bangers.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago

10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

Evergreen

10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys | Playlist 🎧

10 Alluring Songs That Reference Cowboys features music by Cash & Maverick, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Kesha & Tyler the Creator.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago

SZA & Justin Timberlake, "The Other Side" from TROLLS: World Tour (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Photo Credit: RCA]

Music

SZA & Justin Timberlake, The Other Side | Track Review

SZA & Justin Timberlake bring positive, uplifting vibes on “The Other Side,” the promo single from Trolls World Tour soundtrack.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago