Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review
![Martin Garrix, Ocean [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/martin-garrix-ocean-epic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Category Reviews
‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion
Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.
All Time Low, ‘Everything is Fine’ | Track Review
![All Time Low, Everything is Fine [Photo Credit: Fueled by Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/all-time-low-everything-is-fine-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
According to Alex Gaskarth and pop-punk standouts All Time Low, “Everything is Fine,” or so they assert on their first brand-new single of 2018.
Nas, NASIR | Album Review
![Nas, NASIR [📷: Mass Appeal / Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nas-nasir-mass-appeal-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’
Dan + Shay, ‘Keeping Score’ | Track Review
![Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dan-shay-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Country duo Dan + Shay enlist Kelly Clarkson for “Keeping Score,” the fifth single from their self-titled, third studio album.
Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review
![Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bebe-rexha-expectations-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’
GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review
![GoldLink, Got Friends [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/goldlink-got-friends-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”
Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿
![Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/christina-aguilera-liberation-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.
Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review
![Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/alessia-cara-growing-pains-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review
![The Carters, Everything is Love [📷 : Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/beyonce-jay-z-everything-is-love-columbia.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1)
Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’
Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review
![Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nicki-minaj-queen-cash-money.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.
Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵
![Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/troye-sivan-bloom-lp-capitol.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’