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Kamaiyah, Addicted to Ballin' [Photo Credit: Interscope]

Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago

Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros

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Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review

Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago

Banamak, Thrones [Photo Credit: Banamak]

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Banamak, ‘Thrones’ | Track Review

Seattle rapper/producer continues to make a habit of sheer excellence. His continues to shine on “Thrones,” his fourth single released in 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

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Cole Swindell, ‘Reason to Drink’ | Track Review

Country musician Cole Swindell outlines some pretty good reasons for everybody to drink on his infectious fourth single of 2018, “Reason to Drink.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

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Jason Mraz, ‘Unlonely’ | Track Review

Jason Mraz is more than willing to “be your someone else” on “Unlonely,” the second single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

Bhad Bhabie, Trust Me [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Bhad Bhabie, ‘Trust Me’ | Track Review

Danielle Bregoli – aka Bhad Bhabie – is back with another new single, “Trust Me.” This time, she’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper/singer, Ty Dolla $ign.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago