Veteran Kansas City Rapper Tech N9ne remains captivating and incredibly consistent on his 20th album, ‘Planet.’
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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.
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Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.
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Albums of various styles are reviewed.
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Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review
Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Coolin’ Out’ | Track Review
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats releases “Coolin’ Out,” the third and final single issued in advance of their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’
Slim Jxmmi, ‘Brxnks Truck’ | Track Review
Slim Jxmmi, the most rap-oriented half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, drops his solo single, the confident, hard-nosed banger, “Brxnks Truck.”
Swae Lee, ‘Hurt to Look’ | Track Review
Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”
XXXTENTACION, ‘Changes’ | Track Review
XXXTENTACION drops a brief single "Changes," a minimal, but beautiful record that finds him reflectively singing.
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