Smokepurpp, ‘Big Bucks’ | Track Review
Continuing in a formula of brief, narrow-minded, utterly shallow rap, popular SoundCloud rapper Smokepurpp drops another empty, forgettable single, “Big Bucks.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Marshmello & Anne-Marie, ‘FRIENDS’ | Track Review
DJ-producer Marshmello, with an assist by British singer Anne-Marie, drops another hit with feisty single, “FRIENDS.”
Fifty Shades Freed | Musical Wrap-Up
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‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document.
Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther the Album’ | Album Review
Kendrick Lamar assembles an intriguing soundtrack for the critically-acclaimed film ‘Black Panther’ with ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired.’
Noah Cyrus, ‘We Are…’ | Track Review
Continuing to build her artistic profile, Noah Cyrus returns with a new single, “We Are…” assisted by MØ. The results are mixed at best.
Rae Sremmurd, ‘T’d Up’ | Track Review
Southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd returns with infectious banger “T’d Up,” produced by the ubiquitous Metro Boomin.
Fifty Shades Freed (Soundtrack) | Album Review
The ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ soundtrack, like the previous Fifty Shades soundtracks, is star-studded with something for everybody. This particular edition features a number of up-and-coming musicians.
Paramore, Rose-Colored Boy | Track Review 🎵
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Nine months after releasing the triumphant ‘After Laughter,’ Paramore drops the album’s fourth single, “Rose-Colored Boy.”
Calvin Harris, ‘Nuh Ready Nuh Ready’ | Track Review
Calvin Harris returns with tropically-infused single, “Nuh Ready Nuh Ready.” He enlists Canadian urban artist PARTYNEXTDOOR for the assist.
James Bay, ‘Wild Love’ | Track Review
Tweaking his sound dramatically, James Bay returns with “Wild Love,” the wild, starkly different promo single from his forthcoming sophomore album.
Maroon 5, ‘Wait’ | Track Review
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Following lukewarm success for ‘Red Pill Blues’ and after releasing numerous singles, Maroon 5 releases yet another single, “Wait.”
Kelly Clarkson, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review
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Kelly Clarkson radiates on “I Don’t Think About You,” one of many fine ballads that appear on her underrated, 2017 soul-pop album, ‘Meaning of Life.’