T.I., Ring | Track Review 🎵
![T.I., "Ring" (Ft. Young Thug) [Photo Credits: Grand Hustle / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ti-ring-grand-hustle-empire-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. enlists fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug for the relatively short but entertaining trap banger, “Ring.”
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Alicia Keys, Love Looks Better | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Love Looks Better" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/alicia-keys-love-looks-better-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Alicia Keys releases “Love Looks Better,” the seventh single (!) from her forthcoming studio album, ALICIA.
Ruel, as long as you care | Track Review 🎵
![Ruel, "as long as you care" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ruel-as-long-as-you-care-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Aussie teen pop singer Ruel continues to showcase a voice far more mature beyond his years on his marvelous single, “as long as you care.”
11 Not-So-Weak Songs Associated with Weakness | Playlist 🎧
![11 No-So-Weak Songs Associated with Weakness [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/11-not-so-weak-songs-associated-with-weakness.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘11 Not-So-Weak Songs Associated with Weakness’ features music courtesy of Black Atlass, Felly, Flo Milli, Lennon Stella & Rod Wave.
Big Sean, Detroit 2 | Album Review 💿
![Big Sean, Detroit 2 [Photo Credits: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/big-sean-detroit-2-good-def-jam-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Detroit rapper Big Sean delivers the best album of his career with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Detroit 2.
11 Must-Hear, Problematic Problem Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Must-Hear, Problematic Problem Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/11-must-hear-problematic-problem-songs-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘11 Must-Hear, Problematic Problem Songs’ features music by 6LACK, Ariana Grande, Delli Boe, Jay-Z & Sabrina Claudio.
Getting to Know… Fatal Switch | Interview 🎧
![Getting to Know... Fatal Switch: Interview #113 [Photo Credits: Fatal Switch, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-fatal-switch-interview-113.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 113th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the goods on the Montreal Hybrid rap, metal, rock collective, Fatal Switch.
Show | 5ive Songs
![Show: 5ive Songs No. 31 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Unsplash, XO]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/show-5ive-songs-no-31.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that are showing something or are associated with a show.
Monica & Lil Baby, Trenches | Track Review 🎵
![Monica & Lil Baby, "Trenches" [Photo Credit: Mondeenise Music Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/monica-lil-baby-trenches-mondeenise-music-inc-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After an extended hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B artist Monica is back alongside Lil Baby on The Neptune’s produced single, “Trenches.”
Marshmello & 42 Dugg, Baggin’ | Track Review 🎵
![Marshmello & 42 Dugg, "Baggin'" [Photo Credit: Joytime Collective]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/marshmello-42-dugg-baggin-joytime-collective-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Marshmello & rapper 42 Dugg join forces on the hard-nosed banger, “Baggin’” set to appear on the DJ’s forthcoming LP, Joytime IV.
15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real | Playlist 🎧
![WANT 2.0: 15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15-songs-where-want-or-lack-thereof-is-real.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
WANT 2.0: 15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real features songs from Fiona Apple, Juice WRLD, Luke Bryan, Teyana Taylor & Snoh Aalegra.
Gus Dapperton, Medicine | Track Review 🎵
![Gus Dapperton, "Medicine" [Photo Credits: Gus Dapperton / AWAL]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gus-dapperton-medicine-awal-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative pop musician Gus Dapperton shines on “Medicine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, Orca.
FINNEAS, What They’ll Say About Us | Track Review 🎵
![FINNEAS, "What They'll Say About Us" [Photo Credit: OYOY]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/finneas-what-theyll-say-about-us-oyoy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
FINNEAS sings beautifully and sounds sincere & incredibly thoughtful on the well-rounded single, “What They’ll Say About Us.”
Champagne… | 5ive Songs
![Champagne: 5ive Songs No. 30 [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Island, The Island Def Jam Music Group, The Musical Hype, Quality Control Music, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/champagne-5ive-songs-no-30.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five compelling songs that are all about or associated with ‘the bubbly’ – champagne!
Jawsh 685, Sweet N Sour | Track Review 🎵
![jawshaJawsh 685, "Sweet N Sour" (Ft. Lauv & Tyga) [Photo Credit: Columbia]-685-sweet-n-sour-columbia-1](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jawsh-685-sweet-n-sour-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 enlists American pop singer Lauv & American rapper Tyga for the assist on the late summer bop, “Sweet N Sour.”
Christina Aguilera, Reflection (2020) [From Mulan] | Track Review 🎵
![Christina Aguilera, "Reflection (2020)" from Mulan [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/christina-aguilera-reflection-2020-mulan-walt-disney-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the release of “Reflection (2020)” from Mulan, listeners now have two contrasting versions of the classic courtesy of Christina Aguilera.
Bryson Tiller, Inhale | Track Review 🎵
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[usr 3] Following a three-year hiatus, ‘trap soul’ standout Bryson Tiller returns with “Inhale,” a comeback single with good intentions that slightly underwhelms. [otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”A” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]fter blowing up with his album, TRAPSOUL, Bryson Tiller seemed to be…
Bring Me The Horizon & YUNGBLUD, Obey | Track Review 🎵
![Bring Me The Horizon & YUNGBLUD, "Obey" [Photo Credit: Sony UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bring-me-the-horizon-obey-sony-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bring Me the Horizon and YUNGBLUD drop a hard-rocking, high-energy, must-hear collaborative rock single with “Obey.”
Lil Durk, The Voice | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Durk, "The Voice" [Photo Credit: Alamo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lil-durk-the-voice-alamo-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Chicago rapper Lil Durk continues his ascent in the rap game, embracing his role as “the voice of the streets” on “The Voice.”
SZA, Hit Different | Track Review 🎵
![SZA, "Hit Different" (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sza-hit-different-interscope-01.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
SZA, with the help of Ty Dolla $ign and The Neptunes, drops a captivating new single, “Hit Different,” that does indeed ‘hit different.’
11 Marvelously Tactile Touch Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Marvelously Tactile Touch Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/11-marvelously-tactile-touch-songs-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘11 Marvelously Tactile Touch Songs’ features music by Black Pumas, Daft Punk, Dan Talevski, Ro James & Victoria Monét.
Kem, Love Always Wins | Album Review 💿
![Kem, Love Always Wins [Photo Credit: Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kem-love-always-wins-motown-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kem remains classy and incredibly consistent on his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which arrives following a six-year hiatus.
Oscar Merry, Cower | Track Review 🎵
Oscar Merry is a rock driving force and his new track 'Cower' is a jewel. Taken from his EP, 'Unfurl', this gem sticks out like a beacon.
15 Sugar Songs That Are Indeed Sugary Sweet | Playlist 🎧
![15 Sugar Songs That Are Indeed Sugary Sweet [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/15-sugar-songs-that-are-indeed-sugary-sweet.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Sugar Songs That Are Indeed Sugary Sweet features BROCKHAMPTON, Chaka Khan, Glass Animals, Harry Styles & Hayley Williams.
Problem | 5ive Songs
![Problem: 5ive Songs No. 29 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Chance the Rapper, Island, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/problem-5ive-songs-no-29.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five compelling songs that have a problem, problems, or are associated with a problem.
Getting to Know… Fatality | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Fatality [Photo Credits: Fatality, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-fatality-interview-112.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Josh Abbott, vocalist for UK metal collective, Fatality, provides insight & answers our burning questions on our 112th interview.
10 Songs That Explore ‘Love Again’ | Playlist 🎧
![10 Songs That Explore 'Love Again' [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/10-songs-that-explore-love-again.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
10 Songs That Explore ‘Love Again’ features music courtesy of Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, Céline Dion, Eminem, and Lyyke Li.