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Billie Eilish & Justin Bieber, "Bad Guy" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]

Billie Eilish & Justin Bieber, Bad Guy | Track Review

Breakout teen alt-pop artist Billie Eilish taps Grammy-winning pop sensation Justin Bieber for an unnecessary remix of one of 2019’s best songs, “Bad Guy.”

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

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Ed Sheeran, No. 6 Collaborations Project | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran releases an enjoyable, if flawed, star-studded fourth studio album with ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 15, 2019 ago

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Raphael Saadiq, Glory to the Veins | Track Review

R&B musician extraordinaire Raphael Saadiq shines on his ‘short, but sweet’ second single from 2019, “Glory to the Veins,” featuring Ernest Turner on piano.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

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Blink-182, Happy Days | Track Review

Veteran pop-punk collective Blink-182 returns with its third single of 2019, “Happy Days” following “Generational Divide” and “Blame It on My Youth.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 10, 2019 ago

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Ed Sheeran, Best Part of Me | Track Review

Ed Sheeran, assisted by singer YEBBA, delivers an authentic, well-rounded ballad with “Best Part of Me” ahead of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

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Rick Ross, Big Tyme | Track Review

Rick Ross doesn’t change or flip the game on its side on “Big Tyme,” but the Swizz Beatz-assisted, Just Blaze-produced banger is quite enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago

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Post Malone, Goodbyes | Track Review

Grammy-nominated hip-hop sensation Post Malone serves up another hit single with “Goodbyes,” featuring idiosyncratic southern rapper Young Thug.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

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Ed Sheeran, Blow | Track Review

Ed Sheeran teams up with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars on the uncharacteristic rock single, “Blow” from ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago

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The Black Keys, Let’s Rock | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning rock band The Black Keys don’t miss a beat on their ninth studio album, “Let’s Rock.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago

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Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01 | Album Review 💿

Fresh off of his first Grammy win, Canadian R&B standout Daniel Caesar delivers a strong follow-up to his debut album (‘Freudian’) with ‘Case Study 01.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 3, 2019 ago