Kesha, High Road | Album Review 💿
![Kesha, High Road [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/kesha-high-road-kemosabe-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha brings ample spirit, energy, and f-bombs on her colorful fourth studio album, High Road.
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Lil Mosey, Blueberry Faygo | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Mosey, "Blueberry Faygo" [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lil-mosey-blueberry-faygo-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pacific Northwest teen rapper Lil Mosey delivers a lush, certified bop with his catchy, confident single, “Blueberry Faygo.”
Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself | Album Review 💿
![Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/meghan-trainor-treat-myself-lp-epic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After being delayed more than a year, Meghan Trainor returns with her third studio album, Treat Myself, with so-so results.
Jeremy Zucker, Always, I’ll Care | Track Review 🎵
![Jeremy Zucker, "Always, I'll Care" [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/jeremy-zucker-always-ill-care-republic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
New Jersey pop musician Jeremy Zucker drops a short but incredibly sweet, relatable, and thoughtful pop single with “Always, I’ll Care.”
G-Eazy, Still Be Friends | Track Review 🎵
![G-Eazy, "Still Be Friends" (Ft. Tory Lanez & Tyga) [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/g-eazy-still-be-friends-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The always confident G-Eazy, enlists Tory Lanez & Tyga for the enjoyable, sex-driven banger, “Still Be Friends.”
Trippie Redd, YELL OH | Track Review 🎵
![Trippie Redd, "YELL OH" (Ft. Young Thug) [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/trippie-redd-yell-oh-tenthousand-projects-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Trippie Redd enlists Young Thug for “YELL OH,” an empty, totally classless banger that relies way too much on sex to fuel its fire.
11 Songs Where the Trouble is, Well, Troubling | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Where the Trouble is, Well, Troubling [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/11-songs-where-the-trouble-is-well-troubling-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs Where the Trouble is, Well, Troubling” features songs by Chris Brown, Coldplay, Luke James, Omar Apollo & Taylor Swift.
Khalid, Know Your Worth | Track Review 🎵
![Khalid, "Know Your Worth" (Ft. Disclosure) [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/khalid-know-your-worth-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B artist Khalid collaborates with Disclosure once more for “Know Your Worth.” The results are respectable, not game changing.
Niall Horan, No Judgement | Track Review 🎵
![Niall Horan, "No Judgement" from HEARTBREAK WEATHER [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/niall-horan-heartbreak-weather-capitol.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Niall Horan delivers a respectable single with “No Judgement,” but he fails to be truly dynamic, exciting, or exhibit innovative spirit.
Anne-Marie, Birthday | Track Review 🎵
![Anne-Marie, "Birthday" [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/anne-marie-birthday-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
No, “Birthday” won’t change your life, but Anne-Marie is certainly liberated and relatable on the tongue-n-cheek pop single.
Getting to Know… Maidon | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Maidon: Interview #51 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Maidon]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/getting-to-know-maidon-interview-51.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 51st interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype gains some great insight from the London-based collective, Maidon.
Nicki Minaj, Yikes | Track Review 🎵
![Nicki Minaj, "Yikes" [Photo Credits: Cash Money / Young Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nicki-minaj-yikes-cash-money-young-money-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although she is retiring, Nicki Minaj delivers a ‘short, but sweet’ trap banger with “Yikes.” She’s not the least bit apologetic.
5 Seconds of Summer, No Shame | Track Review 🎵
![5 Seconds of Summer, "No Shame" from CALM [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5-seconds-of-summer-calm-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer delivers a thought-provoking message on “No Shame,” the third advance single from CALM.
Joji, Run | Track Review 🎵
![Joji, "Run" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joji-run-88rising-12tonemusic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Joji surprises with his first brand-new single of 2020, “Run,” which embraces an alternative sound, contrasting his previous music.
Meek Mill, Believe | Track Review 🎵
![Meek Mill, "Believe" (Ft. Justin Timberlake) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/meek-mill-believe-atlantic-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Meek Mill continues his hot start to 2020 with his second single, “Believe,” featuring Justin Timberlake.
Justin Bieber, Intentions | Track Review 🎵
![Justin Bieber, "Intentions" from CHANGES [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/justin-bieber-intentions-from-changes-def-jam.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Justin Bieber enlists Quavo for “Intentions,” his 4th advance single from his highly anticipated comeback LP, Changes. The results are so-so.
11 Interesting Songs Loosely Associated with the House | Playlist 🎧
![11 Interesting Songs Loosely Associated with the House [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/11-interesting-songs-loosely-associated-with-the-house-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“…Songs Loosely Associated with the House” features songs by Chance the Rapper, Miranda Lambert, Ryan Beatty, Robert Glasper & ROLE MODEL.
Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review 💿
![Lil Wayne, Funeral [Photo Credit: Young Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lil-wayne-funeral-young-money-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral. Even so, it could’ve benefited from some edits.
The Kid LAROI, Diva | Track Review🎵
![The Kid LAROI, "Diva" (Ft. Lil Tecca) [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-kid-laroi-diva-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
16-year-old Australian rapper The Kid LAROI enlists 17-year-old rapper Lil Tecca for the melodic banger, “Diva.”
K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review 💿
![K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human [Photo Credit: Chase Landin / No Color No Sound / eOne]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/k-michelle-all-monsters-are-human-eone-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.
A$AP Ferg, Value | Track Review 🎵
![A$AP Ferg, "Value" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/asap-ferg-value-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the relatively brief but potent “Value,” A$AP Ferg continues to do what he does best – flex hard like a boss and drop surefire bangers.
Phony Ppl, Fkn Around | Track Review 🎵
![Phony Ppl, Fkn Around [📷: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/phony-ppl-fkn-around.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Eclectic five-man band Phony Ppl returns with its first new single of 2020, the infectious “Fkn Around,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Lucky Daye, Fade Away | Track Review 🎵
![Lucky Daye, "Fade Away" (from The Photograph) [Photo Credit: Back Lot Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lucky-daye-fade-away-back-lot-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Lucky Daye drops an enjoyable, well-rounded single in “Fade Away,” from the film, The Photograph.
Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David | Album Review 💿
![Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David [Photo Credits: Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ryan-beatty-dreaming-of-david-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On his brilliant sophomore album, Dreaming of David, Ryan Beatty is more ambitious, while maintaining incredible authenticity.
Dua Lipa, Physical | Track Review 🎵
![Dua Lipa, "Physical" from Future Nostalgia [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dua-lipa-physical-from-future-nostalgia-warner.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa delivers a surefire bop in “Physical” that thrives off of fun and is ripe with sexual innuendo.
Cheat Codes, No Service in the Hills | Track Review 🎵
![Cheat Codes, "No Service in the Hills" [Photo Credit: 300]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cheat-codes-no-service-in-the-hills-300-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Cheat Codes assemble a surefire bop with “No Service in the Hills,” featuring Trippie Redd, blackbear & PRINCE$$ ROSIE.
Taylor Swift, Only the Young | Track Review 🎵
![Taylor Swift, "Only the Young" (Featured in Miss Americana) [Photo Credit: Taylor Swift]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/taylor-swift-only-the-young-taylor-swift-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Taylor Swift is politically and socially ‘woke’ on single “Only the Young,” which is featured in her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana.