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Sembari, Not Coming Home [Photo Credit: 747274 Records DK]

Sembari, ‘Not Coming Home’ | Track Review

Rising Aussie artist Sembari, assisted by London-based singer Hyara, drops an intriguing second track from his forthcoming EP, “Not Coming Home.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2018 ago

Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep [📷: Capitol]

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Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep | Album Review 💿

Unafraid of being ‘left of center,’ alternative pop musician Jon Bellion delivers a quirky, yet incredibly unique sophomore album with ‘Glory Sound Prep.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2018 ago

Jennifer Lopez & Bad Bunny, Te Gusté [Photo Credit: Sony Latin]

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Jennifer Lopez & Bad Bunny, ‘Te Gusté’ | Track Review

Latin pop and R&B icon Jennifer Lopez collaborates with rising Latin urban singer Bad Bunny for the first time on single “Te Gusté.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2018 ago

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

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Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Album Review

Rapper-singer Lil Peep exhibits growth and a clearer portrait of his artistry on his posthumous full-length LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2018 ago

XXXTENTACION, Skins [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]

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XXXTENTACION, ‘Bad’ | Track Review

Ahead of his posthumous album, ‘Skins,’ late rapper/singer XXXTENTACION releases an ultra-brief, vibe-filled promo single, “BAD.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago

Backstreet Boys, DNA [Photo Credits: K-bahn / RCA]

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Backstreet Boys, ‘Chances’ | Track Review

In preparation for their highly-anticipated 2019 album, ‘DNA,’ Veteran boy band Backstreet Boys release their second single from the project, “Chances.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago

ILLENIUM, God Damnit [Photo Credit: Astralwerks]

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ILLENIUM & Call Me Karizma, ‘God Damnit’ | Track Review

Perhaps repentance is necessarily after listening, but DJ/producer ILLENIUM & rapper/singer Call Me Karizma make sweet music together on ‘God Damnit.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago