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20 Worst Songs of 2016 | Year-End Playlist

2016 has had its fair share of respectable, even superb songs. Even so, there have also been some totally awful songs that simply aren’t forgivable.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 26, 2016 ago

Evergreen

10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)! | Playlist

The playlist at hand, “10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)!” contains 10 songs that’ll make the listener stand up…or nah!

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 20, 2016 ago

Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]

Evergreen

50 Best Songs of 2016 | Year in Review Playlist

Kanye West (“Ultralight Beam”), Lukas Graham (“7 Years”) and The Chainsmokers (“Closer”) highlights the 50 Best Songs of 2016.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 15, 2016 ago

Columns

Early Predictions for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Early 59th Annual Grammy Award Predictions: Adele poised for another big night with “Hello” and album ‘25’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 14, 2016 ago

Evergreen

Reaction: 59th Annual Grammy Award Nominees

Grammy nomination reactions: Monumental snubs are few and far between in this year’s group of nominees.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 12, 2016 ago

Music

Empire Cast, Aces High (Serayah) | Track Review 🎵

“Aces High,” a song performed by Serayah on the third season of Empire, suffers from the pitfalls of the soundtrack cut.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 9, 2016 ago

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The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review 💿

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort (‘Starboy’) that offers something for a variety of listeners.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 28, 2016 ago

Music

The Weeknd, I Feel It Coming | Track Review 🎵

The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago

Music

Macklemore, Drug Dealer | Track Review 🎵

Macklemore delivers an exceptional, socially-relevant track about the dangers of prescription drug use on ‘Drug Dealer,’ featuring Ariana DeBoo.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 19, 2016 ago

Music

Aminé, Caroline | Track Review 🎵

Oregon rap newcomer Aminé delivers an irresistible, catchy single with “Caroline,” which serves as the promo single from his debut album, ‘Good For You.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago