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Tate McRae, exes | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist Tate McRae shines once more on “exes,” the second single from her sophomore album, THINK LATER.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago

Ari Lennox, Get Close [📷: Dreamville / Interscope]

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Ari Lennox, Get Close | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox impresses on her first solo single of 2023, the smooth and sensual, “Get Close.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago

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Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎵

Jon B. returns with the smooth, sensual single, “Waiting On You,” featuring fellow Grammy-nominated artist, Tank.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago

Kodak Black, Lemme See [📷: Vulture Love / Capitol]

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Kodak Black, Lemme See | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Kodak Black drops a banger with “Lemme See” thanks primarily to excellent, minimalist production courtesy of Schife.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago

Jack Harlow, Lovin On Me [📷: Generation Now / Atlantic]

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Jack Harlow, Lovin on Me | Song Review 🎵

Louisville, KY rapper Jack Harlow keeps things brief but entertaining on his sexual rap single, “Lovin on Me.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago

Dua Lipa, Houdini [📷: Warner Records UK]

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Dua Lipa, Houdini | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa brings the heat on “Houdini,” her second single of 2023, and first associated with her forthcoming album.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago

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Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review 💿

While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all. “3D” “I can’t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe / In another time zone.” Jung Kook kicks off GOLDEN with a Read more

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago

Jxckson, Save Yourself [📷: Jxckson Music]

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Jxckson, Save Yourself | Song Review 🎵

Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson ‘flips the bird’ on his captivating, colorful, and incredibly entertaining single, “Save Yourself.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago

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Conan Gray, Killing Me | Song Review 🎵

The talented Conan Gray continues his consistent track record of marvelous singles with “Killing Me,” which is fueled by L-O-V-E.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago

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Alicia Keys, Golden Child | Song Review 🎵

In advance of a special, 20th anniversary edition of her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, Alicia Keys releases a previously unreleased song, “Golden Child.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago