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Mason Ramsey, ‘Jambalaya (On the Bayou)’ | Track Review

11-year old rising country artist Mason Ramsey reminds the world just how great the country classics are, superbly covering “Jambalaya (On the Bayou).”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago

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AJ Mitchell, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

On his fun, up-tempo single “Girls,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell simply can’t get the opposite sex off his mind. To be expected – he’s only 17.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago

Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]

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Alice in Chains, ‘So Far Under’ | Track Review

Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “So Far Under,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2018 ago

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A$AP Ferg, ‘Verified’ | Track Review

East coast rapper A$AP Ferg touts that ‘blue check’ throughout the course of his come-up banger, “Verified.” Important to note, it doesn’t ‘validate’ him.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

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MAX, ‘Still New York’ | Track Review

Rising pop artist MAX, returns for the first time as the lead artist in 2018 on single, “Still New York,” featuring rapper Joey Bada$$.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

Keiynan Lonsdale, Preach [Photo Credit: Keiynan Lonsdale]

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Keiynan Lonsdale, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

Versatile Australian actor, dancer, and singer/songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale proves he has the chops to be a pop star on his love-centric single, “Preach.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

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Years & Years, ‘All for You’ | Track Review

British electronic collective Years & Years releases “All for You,” their fourth single released in advance of their sophomore LP, ‘Palo Santo.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

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Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago

Cheat Codes x Little Mix, Only You [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]

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Cheat Codes & Little Mix, ‘Only You’ | Track Review

L.A., Cali DJ and production trio Cheat Codes joins forces with British girl group Little Mix on their new single, “Only You.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago

Meek Mill, Stay Woke [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Meek Mill, ‘Stay Woke’ | Track Review

Philly rapper Meek Mill drops his first single, post-incarceration, with “Stay Woke.” On the honest, socially-conscious single, he’s assisted by Miguel.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago