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Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa doesn’t disappoint in the least on her incredibly engaging sophomore album, Future Nostalgia.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 31, 2020 ago

Kane Brown & John Legend, "Last Time I Say Sorry" [Photo Credit: Sony]

Music

Kane Brown & John Legend, Last Time I Say Sorry | Track Review 🎵

A totally unlikely duo, superstars Kane Brown & John Legend collaborate on the thoughtful single, “Last Time I Say Sorry.”

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 30, 2020 ago

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Childish Gambino, 3.15.20 | Album Review 💿

The multi-talented Donald Glover delivers an absolute masterpiece with his fourth Childish Gambino studio album, 3.15.20.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 30, 2020 ago

Bright Eyes, "Persona Non Grata" [Photo Credit: Dead Oceans]

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Bright Eyes, Persona Non Grata | Track Review 🎵

Indie/alternative rock collective Bright Eyes returns with its first song since 2011, “Persona Non Grata.” The results are superb.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 27, 2020 ago

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J Balvin, Colores | Album Review 💿

Columbian reggaeton superstar J Balvin delivers a brief but totally entertaining and ‘colorful’ sixth studio album, Colores.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 27, 2020 ago

Outline, "Candid" [Photo Credit: Outline]

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Outline, Candid | Track Review

George James: I am spending a lot of my time during self isolation listening to new bands, and one which stuck out to me was Outline.

By George James, 6 yearsMarch 26, 2020 ago

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - LUV vs. The World 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake (Dlx) – LUV vs. The World 2 | Album Review 💿

After releasing Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert returns with the ‘deluxe edition,’ essentially an entirely new album, LUV vs. The World 2.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 26, 2020 ago

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B.U.d, No More | Track Review 🎵

B.U.d is back and is delighting many with his new track ‘No More’ including myself. Read our review on The Musical Hype by clicking here.

By George James, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago

Isaac Dunbar, “Scorton’s Creek” [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Isaac Dunbar, Scorton’s Creek | Track Review 🎵

Once more, Isaac Dunbar shows why he’s a rising star, despite his youth on “Scorton’s Creek,” which tackles matters of the heart.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago

Conan Gray, Kid Krow [Photo Credit: Republic]

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Conan Gray, Kid Krow | Album Review 💿

Conan Gray impresses on his full-length debut album, Kid Krow, showing off both compelling vocal and songwriting skills.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago

Adam Lambert, Velvet [Photo Credits: More is More / EMPIRE]

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Adam Lambert, Velvet | Album Review 💿

Nearly five years after unleashing The Original High, Adam Lambert returns with an electrifying, fourth studio album, Velvet.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 24, 2020 ago

Megan Thee Stallion, Suga [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]

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Megan Thee Stallion, Suga | Album Review 💿

Megan Thee Stallion remains entertaining and unapologetic on Suga, though loses some steam on its more melodic moments.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago