Russ, ZOO | Album Review
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Despite throwing in a couple of features, Russ delivers an underwhelming sophomore LP with ‘Zoo,’ which is devoid of innovative spirit.
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The Musical Hype
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Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) | Album Review
![Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) [📷: Rubyworks / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hozier-nina-cried-power-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Four years after his breakthrough debut album, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier returns with a strong four-song EP, ‘Nina Cried Power.’
Atreyu, ‘In Our Wake’ | Track Review
![Atreyu, In Our Wake [Photo Credit: Spinefarm]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/atreyu-in-our-wake-spinefarm.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Orange County, Cali metalcore band Atreyu returns with “In Our Wake,” the promo single from their seventh studio album of the same name.
Jeremy Zucker, comethru | Track Review 🎵
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New Jersey-bred pop musician Jeremy Zucker showcases tremendous potential on his simple, yet effective, relatable single, “comethru.”
Lenny Kravitz, Raise Vibration | Album Review 💿
![Lenny Kravitz, Raise Vibration [📷: BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lenny-kravitz-raise-vibration-bmg-rights-management.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning rock musician Lenny Kravitz returns with his 11th studio album, ‘Raise Vibration.’
SaNTINO, ‘Boobjob’ | Track Review
![SaNTINO, Boobjob [Photo Credit: SaNTINO]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/santino-boobjob-santino.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
UK producer SaNTINO manages to both shock and impress on his risqué, sexually-charged, throwback single, “Boobjob.”
Andy Black, ‘My Way’ | Track Review
![Andy Black, My Way [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/andy-black-my-way-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Andy Black – aka Andy Biersack, frontman of Black Veil Brides – returns with his first solo single since his debut album, ‘The Shadow Side,’ “My Way.”
Atmosphere, ‘Virgo’ | Track Review
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Veteran underground hip-hop duo Atmosphere returns with “Virgo,” the promo single from the duo’s ninth studio album, ‘Mi Vida Local.’
Silk City & Dua Lipa, ‘Electricity’ | Track Review
![Silk City & Dua Lipa, Electricity [Photo Credits: Columbia / Sony UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/silk-city-dua-lipa-electricity-columbia-sony-uk.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Silk City (Mark Ronson and Diplo), alongside Dua Lipa, bring a house-infused, energetic, sexy single in “Electricity” that’s a lift to any playlist.
$uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans | Album Review
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After releasing numerous projects, cousin rap-duo $uicideBoy$ finally release their debut album, ‘I Want to Die in New Orleans.’
T.I., ‘Jefe’ | Track Review
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Grammy-winning Atlanta rap vet T.I., assisted by beloved, freed Philly rapper Meek Mill, dropped a worthwhile, Latin-infused banger with “Jefe.”
Tori Kelly, ‘Never Alone’ | Track 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)
“Never Alone” is a beautifully written and performed pop-gospel record. It’s rhythmic, thoughtful, and incredibly uplifting that perfectly suits Tori Kelly.