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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Artemas, getting up to no good [📷: Artemas]
    Music

    Artemas, myself | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas is on a downward spiral thanks to his ex-girlfriend on the dark, selfish, yet enjoyable single, “myself.”

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMarch 2, 2026 ago
    Artemas, getting up to no good [📷: Artemas]
    Music

    Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas delivers another darkly satisfying single with “psychokiller” from his 2026 tape, getting up to no good.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMarch 2, 2026 ago
    RAYE, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]
    Music

    RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ British singer-songwriter RAYE delivers a stunning, heartbroken ballad with “Nightingale Lane.,” the second single from her sophomore LP.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMarch 2, 2026 ago
    Alex Warren, Fever Dream [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Alex Warren delivers a pleasant, overall polished and well-rounded single with “Fever Dream.”

    By the musical hype, 2 daysMarch 2, 2026 ago
    Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter [📷: Lana Del Rey / Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released one of the most captivating songs of her career with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”

    By the musical hype, 6 daysFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    Nathan Bryce
    Guest Posts

    Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

    Guest Contributor George James: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice Unleash “Drunk Dial Baby.”

    By George James, 6 daysFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    kwn, hopeless romantic [📷: RCA Records]
    LGBTQ

    kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ British singer, songwriter, and rapper kwn delivers another R&B bop with their romantic single, “hopeless romantic.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekFebruary 23, 2026 ago
    Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus [📷: Arista Records]
    Music

    Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Georgia alternative singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen delivers a marvelously penned, performed, and produced single with “Talkin’ About Jesus.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekFebruary 23, 2026 ago
    Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover [📷: Beautiful Life Productions]
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning actress and R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige delivers a heaping dose of love on her dedicated Valentine’s Day single, “More Than A Lover.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 19, 2026 ago
    Al Calderon, Smoke [📷: Al Calderon / Create Music Group Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Smoke” marks another smoking hot, R&B-infused pop bop from the smoking hot, incredibly talented, and multifaceted Al Calderon.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 19, 2026 ago
    Jamie Foxx, Somebody [📷: Foxxhole Productions, Inc.]
    Music

    Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated actor and singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx eats and leaves no crumbs on “Somebody” thanks to the relatable theme/lyrics, superb vocals & sublime production.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksFebruary 19, 2026 ago
    Cloud, In My Dream [📷: Lucky Island]
    Guest Posts

    Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

    Guest Contributor George James: Cloud returns with “In My Dream.” 

    By George James, 2 weeksFebruary 19, 2026 ago

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