Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review
![Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-uzi-vert-new-patek-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review
![The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/the-chainsmokers-sick-boy-this-feeling-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.
Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch | Track Review
![Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lana-del-rey-venice-bitch-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lana Del Rey gives listeners a serious ‘vibe’ with her second new single of 2018, “Venice Bitch.” As colorful as it is, the 10-min duration is a bit much.
Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review
![Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-peep-xxxtentacion-falling-down-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.
Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE | Album Review
![Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/machine-gun-kelly-binge-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Machine Gun Kelly smartly capitalizes off his “Rap Devil” resurgence with his brief album, ‘BINGE.’ The problem? It’s pretty flipping bad.
Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty | Album Review
![Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty [📷: Capitol Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/carrie-underwood-cry-pretty-album-capitol-nashville.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the enjoyable ‘Cry Pretty’, Grammy-winning country artist Carrie Underwood balances out ‘tried-and-true’ country music and more contemporary pop.
Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review
![Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/swizz-beatz-poison-epic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’
Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review
![Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tori-kelly-hiding-place.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on ‘Hiding Place.’
ODESZA, ‘Loyal’ | Track Review
![ODESZA, Loyal [Photo Credit: Ninja Tune]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/odesza-loyal-ninja-tune.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Featuring very few words, electronic music production duo ODESZA lets he grand instrumentals do the work on “Loyal,” their first new single of 2018.
The 1975, ‘Sincerity is Scary’ | Track Review
![The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/the-1975-a-brief-inquiry-into-online-relationships-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After releasing many sketchy singles in advance of ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’, The 1975 improve on 4th single, “Sincerity is Scary.”
Lil Baby & Gunna, ‘Drip Too Hard’ | Track Review
![Lil Baby & Gunna, Drip Too Hard [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-baby-gunna-drip-too-hard-quality-control.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rappers Lil Baby and Gunna combine for the brief, but utterly forgettable, ‘been there, done that’, flex banger, “Drip Too Hard.”
Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review
![Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/jesse-mccartney-wasted-blue-suit.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record.