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Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]

Ariana Grande, Imagine | Track Review

Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago

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Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review

Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago

HRVY, I Don't Think About You - Single [Photo Credit: Virgin EMI]

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HRVY, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review

Rising British pop musician HRVY continues to ‘make a case for himself’ on the chill, easy-going ‘I miss my ex- anthem,’ “I Don’t Think About You.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago

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Badflower, ‘Heroin’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower continues a massively successful promo campaign with “Heroin,” the third advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago

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Stephen Puth, ‘Sexual Vibe’ | Track Review

Rising pop musician Stephen Puth, the younger brother of Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth, introduces himself to the world with a “Sexual Vibe.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago

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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

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.