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Billie Eilish, you should see me in a crown [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]

Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review

Rising alternative pop artist Billie Eilish ‘brings the heat’ without having to break a sweat on her epic new single, “you should see me in a crown.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

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Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]

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6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]

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Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Meghan Trainor, ‘Treat Myself’ | Track Review

After struggling to find a single that will stick, Meghan Trainor may have found her gem with “Treat Myself,” the title track from her third studio LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Imagine Dragons, Natural [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Imagine Dragons, ‘Natural’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative band Imagine Dragons remain prolific post-Evolve, returning with “Natural,” their second single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Big Mother Gig, Obliterate [Photo Credit: Sweet Sweet]

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Big Mother Gig, ‘Obliterate’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-bred alt-rock band Big Mother Gig returns with a ‘destructive,’ dynamic, psychologically-tinged single, “Obliterate.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Daisy Maude, Don't Blame Me [Photo Credit: Daisy Maude]

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Daisy Maude, ‘Don’t Blame Me’ | Track Review

Remember the name Daisy Maude. This up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Arizona drops a brilliant debut single with “Don’t Blame Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago

Galantis, Satisfied & Mama Look at Me Now [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 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.