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ZAYN, ‘Good Years’ | Track Review

Eight singles into his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ pop heartthrob ZAYN finds a much better, more engaging fit with ballad “Good Years.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago

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Reuben Gray, ‘Till the Lights Go Out’ | Track Review

Gifted, rising 17-year old English pop musician Reuben Gray delivers an electrifying, ‘must-hear,’ debut single, “Till the Lights Go Out.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago

Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Jay Rock, Shit Real | Track Review 🎵

West Coast rapper Jay Rock enlists Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley for his tough, ‘trill’ new addendum to Redemption, “Shit Real.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago

Gucci Mane, BiPolar [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Gucci Mane, ‘BiPolar’ | Track Review

Perhaps Gucci Mane, assisted by Quavo won’t change any lives with single “BiPolar,” but he definitely entertains on this banging flex-fest.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago

Grimes, We Appreciate Power [Photo Credit: 4AD]

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Grimes, ‘We Appreciate Power’ | Track Review

The ever-distinct Canadian singer/songwriter Grimes returns with a ‘powerful’ new single, assisted by American singer HANA, “We Appreciate Power.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago

Kodak Black, Calling My Spirit [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Kodak Black, ‘Calling My Spirit’ | Track Review

Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago

Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Single [Photo Credit: Domino]

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Arctic Monkeys, ‘Anyways’ | Track Review

Post-Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Alex Turner and Arctic Monkeys return with another fantastic new single, “Anyways,” in a similar vein.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago

Mark Ronson, Nothing Breaks Like a Heart [Photo Credit: Sony]

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Mark Ronson, ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ | Track Review

Mark Ronson, assisted by Miley Cyrus (vocals) and Jamie xx (production), delivers a stellar, retro country-pop record with “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Rainberry’ | Track Review

With the announcement of his sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ ZAYN drops his seventh advance single, “Rainberry,” which has its moments.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 3, 2018 ago

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Badflower, ‘x ANA x’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower delivers an energetic, anxiety-driven single on “X ANA X,” the 2nd advance single from their 2019 debut album, ‘OK, I’M SICK.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 3, 2018 ago

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Badflower, ‘Ghost’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower delivers an incredible honest, chilling record about depression & suicide on “Ghost,” an advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 30, 2018 ago

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Sam Fender, ‘Poundshop Kardashians’ | Track Review

British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 28, 2018 ago

Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.