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Music
Shawn Mendes, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ | Track Review
Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’
Music
Shawn Hook, Reminding Me | Track Review 🎵
Canadian pop artist Shawn Hook shines on the reminiscent single, “Reminding Me,” featuring Vanessa Hudgens. Both Hook and Hudgens reminisce on exes.
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Music
Paramore, Hard Times | Track Review 🎵
Paramore returns with an electrifying, new single, “Hard Times,” which serves as the promo single for its 5th studio album, ‘After Laughter.’
![Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/charlie-puth-voicenotes.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Music
Charlie Puth, Attention | Track Review 🎵
Charlie Puth returns with “Attention,” presumably the promo single for his sophomore album. “Attention” is a step up, but Puth hasn’t conquered just yet.
![Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Music
Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Track Review 🎵
Alternative singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey enlists the services of urban contemporary standout The Weeknd for lustful, new single, “Lust for Life.”
Music
Kiiara, Whippin | Track Review 🎵
Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”
Music
Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo | Track Review 🎵
Lil Yachty falls short on “Peek a Boo.” Although assisted by Migos, “Peek a Boo” feels lackluster and devoid of originality.
LGBTQ
Lady Gaga, The Cure | Track Review 🎵
Lady Gaga returns with a surprise new single, “The Cure.” “The Cure” seems to be a return to form for the dance-pop artist, without breaking any new ground.
Album 💿
Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿
Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.
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Music
Machine Gun Kelly, Trap Paris | Track Review 🎵
Machine Gun Kelly, assisted by Quavo & Ty Dolla $ign, returns with toughness on “Trap Paris,” the 3rd single from his 3rd LP, bloom.
Music
DNCE, Kissing Strangers | Track Review 🎵
Pop collective DNCE returns with another fun, sexy single, “Kissing Strangers,” assisted by Nicki Minaj.
Album 💿
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿
Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.