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XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, Arms Around You [Photo Credits: Warner Bros. Records / Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]

XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, ‘Arms Around You’ | Track Review

Posthumous XXXTENTACION singles continue with the co-headlining Lil Pump record “Arms Around You,” also featuring Maluma and Swae Lee.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago

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Cardi B, ‘Money’ | Track Review

Breakout female rapper Cardi B continues to flex on her new single, simply titled “Money.” While it’s respectable, the rapper offers nothing ‘brand-new.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago

Normani x Calvin Harris [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]

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Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Checklist’ | Track Review

Fifth Harmony member Normani and DJ Calvin Harris join forces on “Checklist,” one of two collaborative singles. WizKid provides the assist.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago

The O'Jays, Above the Law [Photo Credit: S-Curve]

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The O’Jays, ‘Above the Law’ | Track Review

Iconic soul collective The O’Jays deliver the perfect record for ‘times such as these’ on socially-charged single, “Above the Law.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 26, 2018 ago

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Alec Bailey, ‘Callin’ | Track Review

Rising 21-year old country artist Alec Bailey shows ample potential on his appealing, soulful, debut single, “Callin’.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans, Boy Erased Soundtrack [📷: Back Lot Music]

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Troye Sivan & Jónsi, ‘Revelation’ | Track Review

Troye Sivan and Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), brilliantly capture the sentiment and theme of the film, ‘Boy Erased,’ on the lead soundtrack single, “Revelation.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

Zak Abel, You Come First [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Zak Abel, ‘You Come First’ | Track Review

Rising British pop artist Zak Abel manages to put himself and his girlfriend first on the infectious, sexually-charged “You Come First,” featuring Saweetie.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]

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The 1975, It’s Not Living (If It’s Not with You) | Track Review

The 1975 continues to build anticipation for ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ with 5th single, “It’s not Living (If It’s Not with You).”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]

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Kane Brown, ‘Good as You’ | Track Review

Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as an artist. “Good as You,” the fifth single from sophomore LP ‘Experiment,’ serves as perfect evidence.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence [Photo Credit: QUESTION EVERYTHING / RCA]

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BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence | Album Review 💿

LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON captivates on their major label debut album, ‘iridescence,’ their fourth album overall.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 24, 2018 ago

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Khalid, Suncity | Album Review

Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 24, 2018 ago

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Joji, ‘Test Drive’ | Track Review

Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Joji, part of the ‘rising’ 88rising roster, takes a “Test Drive” in advance of his highly-anticipated album, ‘BALLADS 1.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 23, 2018 ago