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Kiiara, ‘Wishlist’ | Track Review

After a rocky start to her career, pop up-and-comer Kiiara shows marked improvement on her latest single, “Wishlist.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

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Tory Lanez, ‘Real Thing’ | Track Review

Following two ‘okay’ but not ‘great’ singles, Tory Lanez returns stronger on third single, “Real Thing,” assisted by Future.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

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Keyshia Cole, ‘Best Friend’ | Track Review

Keyshia Cole shines on the thoughtful “Best Friend,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

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Chris Young, ‘Where I Go When I Drink’ | Track Review

Chris Young drops another winner with “Where I Go When I Drink,” a teaser track from his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

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Keyshia Cole, ‘Incapable’ | Track Review

Keyshia Cole delivers a respectable vocal performance on “Incapable,” a promo single from her seventh studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

Hunter Hayes, You Should Be Loved © Atlantic

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Hunter Hayes, ‘You Should Be Loved’ | Track Review

Louisiana country musician Hunter Hayes, assisted by pop-soul group The Shadowboxers, drop a hot, throwback single with “You Should Be Loved.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

Luke Bryan, What Makes You Country © Capitol

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Luke Bryan, ‘What Makes You Country’ | Track Review

Following pop-oriented single “Light It Up,” Luke Bryan aims for more traditional fans on “What Makes You Country,” the 2nd single from his forthcoming LP.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

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Luke Bryan, ‘Light It Up’ | Track Review

Luke Bryan is infatuated with a lady and obsessed with his phone on “Light it Up,” the promo single from his new album, What Makes You Country (December 8).

By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago