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Lil Phag, God Hates Lil Phag [Photo Credit: the @ pak]

LIL PHAG, God Hates LIL PHAG | Album Review

Lil Phag (Elijah Daniel), drops an outlandish, comedic rap album, ‘God Hates Lil Phag,’ focused on clout, along with sex jokes and assists from friends.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago

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Jason Mraz, ‘More Than Friends’ | Track Review

Grammy-winner Jason Mraz taps Grammy-winner Meghan Trainor for the romantic “More Than Friends,” the fourth advance single from ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Charli XCX, Girls Night Out [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]

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Charli XCX, ‘Girls Night Out’ | Track Review

Charli XCX brings the 80s vibes on her enjoyable and spirited ‘girl anthem’, “Girls Night Out.” It’s cliché, but ultimately, worthwhile.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

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Mac Miller, What’s the Use? | Track Review 🎵

Mac Miller showcases incredible authenticity on the personal, groovy, and soulful, “What’s the Use?”, the 2nd official single from ‘Swimming.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

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Logic, ‘One Day’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Logic comes back with uplifting bars and good vibes on his latest single “One Day,” featuring Ryan Tedder.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Alec Benjamin, If We Have Each Other [Photo Credit: ℗© 2018]

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Alec Benjamin, ‘If We Have Each Other’ | Track Review

Rising Arizona singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin ‘gives you those feels’ on his sincere, thoughtful single, “If We Have Each Other.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Anthony Russo, I Jusswon [Photo Credit: Anthony Russo]

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Anthony Russo, ‘I Jusswon’ | Track Review

Rising LA-based pop artist Anthony Russo continues to build a name for himself with his latest short, sweet, and slick, urban-pop single, “I Jusswon.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review

Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single. While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

DJ Khaled, No Brainer [Photo Credit: Epic]

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DJ Khaled, ‘No Brainer’ | Track Review

DJ Khaled works his magic once more on the summer anthem “No Brainer,” featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and Quavo.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago

Anthony Starble, Paperweight [Photo Credit: Anthony Starble]

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Anthony Starble, Paperweight | Track Review

Evergreen, Colorado-bred, Los Angeles, California-based singer/songwriter Anthony Starble sounds angelic on his emotional, radiant ballad, “Paperweight.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago