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Kane Brown, Lose It [Photo Credit: Sony]

Kane Brown, ‘Lose It’ | Track Review

Rising country singer Kane Brown continues to ‘build his brand’ in country music with his enjoyable new single, “Lose It.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Tove Lo, Bitches [Photo Credit: Universal]

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Tove Lo, ‘b*tches’ | Track Review

The ever-untamed Tove Lo returns with a remix of ‘BLUE LIPS (lady wood phase II)’ record, “bitches,” featuring Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, and ALMA.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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Christina Aguilera, ‘Like I Do | Track Review

Christina Aguilera, assisted by GoldLink, returns with one final advance single before unleashing ‘Liberation’ – the Anderson .Paak-produced “Like I Do.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Jay Rock, ‘The Bloodiest’ | Track Review

Fresh off successes with “King’s Dead” and “Win,” Jay Rock continues his stellar year with “The Bloodiest,” the 3rd single from his third album, Redemption.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

Vic Richardson, Oh I Love You © Vic Richardson

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Vic Richardson, ‘Oh I Love You’ | Track Review

Brighton-based, English/Italian pop singer/songwriter Vic Richardson proves he’s ‘one to watch’ on his alluring, debut single, “Oh I Love You.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

Simon XO, My Love [Photo Credit: Michael Armstrong]

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Simon XO ‘My Love’ | Track Review

Unhappy with the political climate in the U.S. under President Trump, rising pop artist Simon XO expresses his anger on his electrifying single, “My Love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]

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Gorillaz, ‘Lake Zurich’ | Track Review

“Humility” is the main attraction from ‘The Now Now,’ the sixth studio album from Gorillaz, but instrumental “Lake Zurich” shines bright as well.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

James Arthur, You Deserve Better / At My Weakest [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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James Arthur, ‘At My Weakest’ | Track Review

Post- “Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “At My Weakest.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

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Mac Miller, ‘Small Worlds’ | Track Review

Returning with his first new music since ‘The Divine Feminine,’ Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Small Worlds.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

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James Arthur, ‘You Deserve Better’ | Track Review

Post-“Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “You Deserve Better.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago