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Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, Potato Salad [Photo Credits: Columbia & RCA]

Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, ‘Potato Salad’ | Track Review

Rappers Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky pair up to deliver a ferocious, utterly ‘delicious’ flex track with “Potato Salad”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago

Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983 | Album Review 💿

‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ shows Prince in a more creative, intimate, and rawer setting. His brilliance and musicianship are indisputable.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago

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JMSN, Velvet | Album Review 💿

JMSN drops an enjoyable, well-rounded R&B album with ‘Velvet.’ “Levy,” “Talk is Cheap” & “So Bad” rank among the crème de la crème of the LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago

Mumford & Sons, Delta [Photo Credit: Glassnote]

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Mumford & Sons, ‘Guiding Light’ | Track Review

Grammy-award winning alternative/alt-folk collective Mumford & Sons return with “Guiding Light,” the promo single from their third LP, ‘Delta.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago

KYLE, SUPERDUPERKYLE [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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KYLE, ‘SUPERDUPERKYLE’ | Track Review

While KYLE remains one of the most infectious, lovable rappers, “SUPERDUPERKYLE,” featuring MadeinTYO, fall short of the glory of his best singles.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago

Kyle Reynolds, The Real Thing [Photo Credit: Kyle Reynolds]

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Kyle Reynolds, ‘The Real Thing’ | Track Review

If you haven’t already heard or heard of pop singer/songwriter Kyle Reynolds, get to know him. He shines on the thoughtful new single, “The Real Thing.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago