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Khalid, ‘Better’ | Track Review

Khalid delivers a chill, pleasant, romantic, well-rounded urban contemporary record with “Better.” It’s not flashy, but highly enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

11 Songs Fueled by Fantasy [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Pixabay, Republic]

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11 Songs Fueled by Fantasy | Playlist

“11 Songs Fueled by Fantasy” features music courtesy of Arcade Fire, Black Atlass, Bazzi, Drake, and Travis Scott among others.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Lana Del Rey, Mariners Apartment Complex [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Lana Del Rey, ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated alternative pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey returns with her first original new solo single of 2018, “Mariners Apartment Complex.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Eminem, Killshot [Photo Credit: Aftermath]

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Eminem, ‘KILLSHOT’ | Track Review

Following the release of the Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem responds boldly, destroying the rapper on the diss track, “KILLSHOT.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Machine Gun Kelly, Rap Devil [Photo Credit: Bad Boy / Interscope]

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Machine Gun Kelly, ‘Rap Devil’ | Track Review

Machine Gun Kelly takes aim at Eminem on his diss track “Rap Devil.” Despite some relevant points, he leaves the door open to being destroyed.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, GTFO [Photo Credits: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, ‘GTFO’ | Track Review

Aiming at another comeback, Pop/R&B icon Mariah Carey assimilates to modern times on single “GTFO” with pleasant, though not groundbreaking results.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Paul McCartney, Egypt Station | Album Review 💿

Legendary rock/pop musician Paul McCartney comes back in superb, truly potent fashion on his seventeenth solo album, EGYPT STATION.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

12 Slow Songs That Aren't Necessarily Slow [Photo Credits: Alec Benjamin, Atlantic, 88rising, Loma Vista, Capitol, Pixabay]

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12 ‘Slow’ Songs That Aren’t Necessarily ‘Slow’ | Playlist

“12 Slow Songs That Aren’t Necessarily Slow” features music courtesy of Alec Benjamin, Charlie Puth, Joji, Liam Payne, and St. Vincent.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

13 Superb Gospel-Tinged Songs [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management, Columbia, Pixabay, Republic, Sub Pop]

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13 Superb Gospel-Tinged Secular Songs | Playlist

“13 Superb Gospel-Tinged Secular Songs” features music by Ariana Grande, Father John Misty, Florence + The Machine, Hozier, Kanye West & Lenny Kravitz.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 14, 2018 ago