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sombr, we never dated | Song Review 🎵

Alternative Gen-Z singer, songwriter, and producer sombr delivers a universally relatable song with “we never dated.”

By the musical hype, 10 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago

Benson Boone, American Heart [📷: Night Street / Warner]

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Benson Boone, Mr Electric Blue | Song Review 🎵

Despite receiving criticism for his sophomore LP, American Heart, Benson Boone delivers an entertaining music video and respectable song with “Mr. Electric Blue.”

By the musical hype, 10 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago

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Tayla Parks, Era (Remix) | Song Review 🎵

Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Tayla Parks reignites her ‘era’ with the banging “Era (Remix)” featuring NAYEON of TWICE.

By the musical hype, 10 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago

Cardi B, Outside [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]

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Cardi B, Outside | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B drops her first single of 2025, the entertaining, hard-nosed, and malicious-sounding banger, “Outside.”

By the musical hype, 10 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago

Jay Kurdy, You Gave Me Music [📷: Northern Komfort]

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Jay Kurdy, You Gave Me Music | Song Review 🎵

Jay Kurdy has been building something interesting with his releases, and “You Gave Me Music” featuring Rachel Chambers confirms he’s hitting his stride.

By George James, 10 monthsJune 20, 2025 ago