Jason Mraz, ‘Might as Well Dance’ | Track Review
![Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jason-mraz-know-atlantic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jason Mraz exceeds expectations with “Might as Well Dance,” the eclectic single third advance single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’
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Lil Yachty, ‘Who Want the Smoke?’ | Track Review
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Despite taking a “couple of Ls,” Lil Yachty has a banger on his hands with “Who Want the Smoke?”, featuring Cardi B and Offset.
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Talk You Out of It’ | Track Review
![Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/florida-georgia-line-big-machine.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Florida Georgia Line returns with their third single of 2018, ballad “Talk You Out of It.” The modus operandi is simple – action in the bedroom.
Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review
![Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meek-mill-legends-of-summer-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’
Why Don’t We, ‘Talk’ | Track Review
![Why Don't We, Talk [Photo Credit: Signature / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/why-dont-we-talk-signature-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising boy band Why Don’t We sing about bad communication in their fading relationships on their third single of 2018, “Talk.”
Iggy Azalea, ‘Kream’ | Track Review
![Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/iggy-azalea-survive-the-summer-ep-island.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Iggy Azalea taps Tyga for “Kream,” the promo single from her forthcoming EP, ‘Survive the Summer.’ “Kream” is ultimately a ‘mixed bag.’
Max George, ‘Barcelona’ | Track Review
![Max George, Barcelona [Photo Credit: Records, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/max-george-barcelona-records-llc.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Max George, a member of the now defunct boy band The Wanted, releases his debut single, “Barcelona.” The results are positive, but not game changing.
Lil Pump, ‘Drug Addicts’ | Track Review
![Lil Pump, Drug Addicts [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lil-pump-drug-addicts-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lil Pump continues to build his career on clichés an utter shallowness on his latest, empty and irresponsible single, “Drug Addicts.”
Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿
![Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/years-years-palo-santo-polydor.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.
Justin Timberlake, ‘SoulMate’ | Track Review
![Justin Timberlake, SoulMate [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/justin-timberlake-soulmate-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake sounds great on “SoulMate,” but the summer song suffers from flimsy songwriting that lacks depth.
Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review
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Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’
Mansionair, ‘Technicolour’ | Track Review
![Mansionair, Technicolour [Photo Credit: Glassnote]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mansionair-technicolor-glassnote.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising, Grammy-nominated Australian alt, electro-pop collective Mansionair shines on “Technicolour,” their second single of 2018.