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DJDS, ‘No Pain’ | Track Review

American DJ-production duo DJDS, along with a star-studded cast (Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Wilson) ‘bring the heat’ on soulfully-tinged single, “No Pain.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 5, 2018 ago

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Michl, ‘Better with You’ | Track Review

Rising California alternative pop artist Michl shines on his beautifully-sweet, romantic single, “Better with You,” produced by Mura Masa.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 5, 2018 ago

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Yoshi Flower, ‘Just on Drugs’ | Track Review

Rising pop musician Yoshi Flower impresses on his eclectic, ‘trippy’ single, “Just on Drugs.” Simply put, “We’re just on drugs / It’s not love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 5, 2018 ago

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Zak Abel, ‘Love Song’ | Track Review

English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Manchester Orchestra, ‘No Hard Feelings’ | Track Review

Less than a year after releasing ‘A Black Mile to the Surface,’ Georgia alternative rock band Manchester Orchestra release a cover of The Avett Brothers’ “No Hard Feelings.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Tinashe, ‘Me So Bad’ | Track Review

Tinashe drops “Me So Bad,” the third teaser track from her highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’ She’s assisted by ubiquitous artists Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿

Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Jessie Reyez, ‘Figures, a Reprise’ | Track Review

Rising Columbian-Canadian R&B artist Jessie Reyez, taps Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar for soulful, love-driven single, “Figures, a Reprise.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review

Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Lord Huron, ‘When the Night is Over’ | Track Review

On their fourth single of 2018, “When the Night is Over,” alternative rock band Lord Huron continues to build the case for their highly-anticipated album, ‘Vide Noir.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review

Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago