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Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review

After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

Muse, Something Human [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Muse, ‘Something Human’ | Track Review

Veteran, Grammy-winning, alternative rock band Muse returns with their second single of 2018, “Something Human.” It’s respectable, if a bit underwhelming.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

88rising, Head in the Clouds [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]

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88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review

Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

Chance the Rapper, Work Out [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

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Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

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R. Kelly, ‘I Admit’ | Track Review

Embattled R&B icon R. Kelly comes over as totally inept on his self-centered, utterly disgraceful, 19-minute ‘admission’ track, “I Admit.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago

BROCKHAMPTON, 1998 TRUMAN [Photo Credit: RCA]

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BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

The 1975, Love It If We Made It [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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The 1975, ‘Love It if We Made It’ | Track Review

Although flawed, The 1975 has its share of moments on single “Love It If We Made It,” characterized by its loudness and multiple instances of shock value.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Billie Eilish, you should see me in a crown [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]

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Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review

Rising alternative pop artist Billie Eilish ‘brings the heat’ without having to break a sweat on her epic new single, “you should see me in a crown.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

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Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]

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6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]

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Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago