Contemporary soul singer Andra Day masterfully covers and reinterprets the 1963 Billy Taylor classic “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” The single appears from the Tyler ...
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Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review
New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”
Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Pineapple’ | Track Review
Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, “Pineapple.”
Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review
Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés.
Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review
Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.
Tori Kelly, ‘Help Us to Love’ | Track Review
Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, “Help Us to Love.” She enlists The HamilTones for the assist.
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