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Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]

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6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

These 11 Sick Songs are Sickening [Photo Credit: Pixabay]

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These 11 Sick Songs are Sickening | Playlist

Playlist “These 11 Sick Songs are Sickening” includes music by Drake, Grace VanderWaal, PRETTYMUCH, and Red Hot Chili Peppers among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

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Mason Ramsey, Famous (EP) | Album Review

After becoming a viral sensation as the Wal-Mart yodeling kid, 11-year old country artist Mason Ramsey releases his major-label debut EP, ‘Famous.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

10 Disturbing Songs That Reference Cults [Photo Credits: Nancy Wong, Heaven's Gate, Public Domain, The Jonestown Institute (http://jonestown.sdsu.edu)]

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10 Disturbing Songs That Reference Cults | Playlist

‘10 Disturbing Songs That Reference Cults’ features songs referencing The Family, Heaven’s Gate, The Narcosatanists, and Peoples Temple among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Big Mother Gig, Obliterate [Photo Credit: Sweet Sweet]

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Big Mother Gig, ‘Obliterate’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-bred alt-rock band Big Mother Gig returns with a ‘destructive,’ dynamic, psychologically-tinged single, “Obliterate.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Best R&B Songs: 1990 - 2000 [Photo Credits: Sony BMG, Ruffhouse, Motown, LaFace, Universal, Arista, Warner Bros., Jive, Atlantic]

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11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist

“11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

11 Most Disappointing Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: RCA, Columbia, Island, GOOD, Def Jam, Mass Appeal, Capitol, Quality Control Music, Motown]

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11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Albums courtesy of A$AP Rocky, Fall Out Boy, and Justin Timberlake are among the ‘11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2018 ago

Champions Only: 9 Songs That are #WINNING [Photo Credits: Pixabay & Interscope]

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Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning | Playlist

“Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning” is composed of music courtesy of Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, and Jay Rock among others.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2018 ago

25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 [Photo Credits: RCA, Fueled by Ramen, FAMM, MCA Nashville, Warner Bros., Island, Bad Boy, Epic, Sub Pop, Domino]

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25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

Christina Aguilera, Jorja Smith, Panic! At the Disco, Shawn Mendes, and Zayn are just a few artists that compose “25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far).”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

14 Songs Where Musicians are 'In Their Feelings' [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Pixabay]

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14 Songs Where Musicians Are ‘In Their Feelings’ | Playlist

“14 Songs Where Musicians Are ‘In Their Feelings’” is composed of songs by Drake, Florence + The Machine, The Neighbourhood, and Post Malone.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago