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ZAYN, ‘Fingers’ | Track Review

ZAYN continues to try a variety of things on his singles post-Mind of Mine. “Fingers” is no exception to the rule, dabbling in drunkenness and romance.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago

COIN, Simple Romance [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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COIN, ‘Simple Romance’ | Track Review

Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a catchy, fresh, and honest record about romance with “Simple Romance,” the buzz single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago

Anthony Russo, Can't Go Wrong [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]

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Anthony Russo, ‘Can’t Go Wrong’ | Track Review

Rising California-based, Midwest-bred pop singer Anthony Russo balances love and sex on another compelling single, “Can’t Go Wrong.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Post Malone & Swae Lee, Sunflower [Photo Credit: Republic]

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Post Malone & Swae Lee, ‘Sunflower’ | Track Review

Melodic rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee join forces on “Sunflower,” a promo single appearing on the soundtrack for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Lil Peep, ‘Cry Alone’ | Track Review

The late Lil Peep returns with a compelling single, “Cry Alone,” appearing on his posthumously released second LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, The Distance | Track Review 🎵

Mariah Carey continues on the upward trajectory on “The Distance,” the 3rd single from her anticipated comeback album, ‘Caution.’ Ty Dolla $ign assists.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Jon Bellion, Conversations With my Wife [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Jon Bellion, “Conversations With my Wife” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with a thoughtful, if slightly quirky, left-of-center single, “Conversations With my Wife.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago

Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Swizz Beatz, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

While “Preach” has its ‘fair share of moments’, Swizz Beatz, assisted by Dipset rapper Jim Jones doesn’t exactly reinvent rap, let alone the wheel.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago

Sia, I'm Still Here [Photo Credits: Monkey Puzzle / Atlantic]

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Sia, ‘I’m Still Here’ | Track Review

Highly demanded pop singer/songwriter Sia continues to shine on her latest uplifting, inspirational, and powerful ballad, “I’m Still Here.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago

Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]

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Michael Bublé, ‘Love You Anymore’ | Track Review

After impressing on a cover of “When I Fall in Love,” Michael Bublé returns with a compelling original for his second ‘love’ single, “Love You Anymore.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago

Weezer, Can't Knock the Hustle [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Weezer, ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’ | Track Review

Well into middle age, Rivers Cuomo and Weezer show no signs of slowing down on their intriguing, colorful new single, “Can’t Knock the Hustle.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 18, 2018 ago

Ella Mai [Photo Credit: 10 Summers / Interscope]

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Ella Mai, Ella Mai | Album Review

British R&B singer Ella Mai delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded contemporary R&B album with her self-titled debut. It’s much more than just “Boo’d Up.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 17, 2018 ago