![Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/christina-aguilera-liberation-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
After a six-year hiatus, Christina Aguilera returns with a new single, “Accelerate,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. “Accelerate” serves as the promo single for the highly-anticipated ‘Liberation.’
![Shawn Mendes, Shawn Mendes [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shawn-mendes-shawn-mendes-island.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Teen pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes announces his self-titled third album & releases his third single, “Youth,” featuring Khalid.
![10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap [Photo Credits: Def Jam, Epic, Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/10-rap-songs-associated-with-the-trap.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Among artists with songs appearing on the playlist “10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap” are 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg, and Future.
On stellar single “About You,” Mike Shinoda copes with the loss of his Linkin Park ‘brother,’ Chester Bennington. He’s assisted by blackbear.
![Crazy, Crazed & Insane Songs [Photo Credits: Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/crazy-crazed-insane-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
11 Crazed, Crazy & Insane Songs features crazy, insane songs from artists including Janelle Monáe, Lil Pump, and Sofi Tukker.
“These 13 Songs Depict Vivid Dreams” features music courtesy of Bishop Briggs, BØRNS, Hamilton Leithauser, Kali Uchis, and The National among others.
After becoming a viral sensation following a yodeling performance at his local Wal-Mart, 11-year old Mason Ramsey, signed to Big Loud, releases his debut country single, “Famous.”
![Kanye West, "Lift Yourself" [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/kanye-west-lift-yourself-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West drops arguably the worst single of his illustrious career with “Lift Yourself.” At least he has ‘bars’ on “Ye Vs the People.”
Pop rap sensation Post Malone returns with an enjoyable, if excessively lengthy sophomore album, ‘beerbongs & bentleys.’
![Songs Where the Paranoia is Real [Photo Credit: Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/songs-where-the-paranoia-is-real.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
“11 Songs Where the Paranoia is Real” features music from artists including Black Sabbath, Kanye West, Post Malone, and Radiohead.
Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists.
![Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/janelle-monae-dirty-computer-bad-boy.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Eclectic R&B artist Janelle Monáe delivers the most important, meaningful & transcendent LP of her career with Dirty Computer.