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Lizzo, Boys [Photo Credits: Nice Life / Atlantic]

Lizzo, ‘Boys’ | Track Review

Minneapolis alt-hip-hop/pop musician Lizzo comes roaring back with her second single of 2018, the testosterone-loving “Boys.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago

Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]

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Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review

Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago

Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]

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Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿

After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

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G-Eazy, ‘Drop’ | Track Review

G-Eazy continues his predictable ‘playboy ways’ on banger “Drop,” where he’s assisted by rappers Blac Youngsta and BlocBoy JB.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

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JMSN, ‘Talk is Cheap’ | Track Review

R&B artist Christian Berishaj, better known as JMSN, returns with a prudent, soulful new, neo-soul single, “Talk is Cheap.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

Cody Jinks, Lifers [Photo Credit: Rounder]

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Cody Jinks, ‘Must Be the Whiskey’ | Track Review

In preparation for his eighth studio album, ‘Lifers,’ country musician Cody Jinks has an old-school-sounding gem on his hands with “Must Be the Whiskey.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

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NF, ‘Why’ | Track Review

Christian rapper Nate Feuerstein, better known as NF, remains on autopilot on his compelling, energetic second single of 2018, “Why.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Paul McCartney, ‘I Don’t Know’ | Track Review

Musical icon Paul McCartney comes back roaring on “I Don’t Know,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated 17th studio album, ‘Egypt Station.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

PRETTYMUCH, Summer on You [Photo Credit: Simco]

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PRETTYMUCH, ‘Summer on You’ | Track Review

Safe to say, the blood is running hot for the young men of PRETTYMUCH on their summer-ready single, “Summer on You.” The main idea: making love.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

Ryan Beatty, Camo [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]

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Ryan Beatty, ‘Camo’ | Track Review

After a lukewarm stint as a teen-pop artist years ago, Ryan Beatty returns older and ready to break through on “Camo,” the 2nd single from his debut LP.

By the musical hype, 8 years ago