Jack Harlow, WHATS POPPIN | Track Review 🎵
![Jack Harlow, "WHATS POPPIN" [Photo Credit: Generation Now / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jack-harlow-whats-poppin-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Louisville, Kentucky-bred rapper Jack Harlow serves up ample drip on his short, entertaining banger, “WHATS POPPIN.”
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Mitchell Tenpenny, Can’t Go to Church | Track Review 🎵
![Mitchell Tenpenny, "Can't Go to Church" [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mitchell-tenpenny-cant-go-to-church-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country artist Mitchell Tenpenny “Can’t Go to Church,” not because of spiritual matters, mind you, but because he must avoid seeing her.
Halsey, Manic | Album Review 💿
![Halsey, Manic [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/halsey-manic-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Manic, the third studio album by Grammy-nominated alt-pop sensation Halsey, is an intriguing album overall, with its fair share of moments.
11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters | Playlist 🎧
![11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/11-colorful-songs-that-reference-devastating-disasters-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters” features songs by Beck, Lucky Daye, Luke Combs, Mereba & Tyler, the Creator.
Getting to Know… Fox Violet | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Fox Violet [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Fox Violet]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/getting-to-know-fox-violet-interview-50-2020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Celebrating the 50th interview on the Musical Hype, we get the scoop from Los Angeles melodic rock collective, Fox Violet.
The 1975, Me & You Together Song | Track Review 🎵
![The 1975, "Me & You Together Song" from Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/the-1975-notes-on-a-conditional-form.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Matthew Healy and The 1975 drops the infatuated “Me & You Together Song,” the fourth advance single from Notes on a Conditional Form.
Dvsn, A Muse | Track Review 🎵
![dvsn, "A Muse" [Photo Credits: OVO / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dvsn-a-music-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian R&B duo dvsn delivers an enjoyable, sensual, well-rounded single in “A Muse” that benefits from its familiarity.
Mac Miller, Circles | Album Review 💿
![Mac Miller, Circles [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mac-miller-circles-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Mac Miller left the world at the untimely age of 26, but he leaves quite an addition to his discography with posthumous album, CIRCLES.
Girl Afraid, Dutch Courage | Track Review 🎵
![Girl Afraid [Photo Credit: Girl Afraid]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/girl-afraid-1-edit-e1759187787861.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The indie flame is reignited with Girl Afraid’s new release, “Dutch Courage.”(contributed by George James).
Eminem, Music to Be Murdered By | Album Review 💿
![Eminem, Music to Be Murdered By [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eminem-music-to-be-murdered-by-album-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On his first album of the 2020s, iconic rapper Eminem shows definite improvement on his 11th studio album, MUSIC TO BE MURDERED BY.
12 Intriguing Songs That Reference Walls | Playlist 🎧
![12 Intriguing Songs That Reference Walls [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/12-intriguing-songs-that-reference-walls-e1759187556945.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“12 Intriguing Songs That Reference Walls” features songs courtesy of Alessia Cara, Halsey, Kevin Gates, Louis Tomlinson & The Script.
Louis Tomlinson, Walls | Track Review 🎵
![Louis Tomlinson, "Walls" from Walls [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/louis-tomlinson-walls-sony-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Louis Tomlinson drops the thoughtfully penned “Walls,” the fourth promo single and title track from his debut solo album.
Gregory Porter, Revival | Track Review 🎵
![Gregory Porter, "Revival" from All Rise [Photo Credit: Decca]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/gregory-porter-revival-decca-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gregory Porter brings the spirit on “Revival,” the epic promo single and closing cut from his sixth studio album, All Rise.
Jonas Brothers, What a Man Gotta Do | Track Review 🎵
![Jonas Brothers, "What a Man Gotta Do" [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jonas-brothers-what-a-man-gotta-do-republic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a massively successful comeback in 2019, Jonas Brothers don’t miss a beat with their first single of 2020, “What a Man Gotta Do.”
Sabaton, Angels Calling | Track Review 🎵
![Sabaton & Apocalyptica, "Angels Calling" [Photo Credit: Nuclear Blast]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sabaton-angels-calling-nuclear-blast-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton taps Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica for an epic remake of the 2006 gem, “Angels Calling.”
Meghan Trainor, Blink | Track Review 🎵
![Meghan Trainor, "Blink" from Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/meghan-trainor-blink-epic-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although “Blink” is a respectable, enjoyable-enough single from Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, it’s not the least bit groundbreaking.
Alec King, Dangerous | Track Review 🎵
![Alec King, "Dangerous" [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/alec-king-dangerous-republic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite getting too geeked for pleasure, Denver hip-hop artist Alec King exhibits a laid-back, potent flow on short, but sweet “Dangerous.”
Alec Benjamin, Demons | Track Review 🎵
![Alec Benjamin, "Demons" [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/alec-benjamin-demons-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin addresses and gives gratitude to an unnamed person on his first new single of 2020, “Demons.”
Blackbear, Me & ur ghost | Track Review 🎵
![blackbear, "Me & ur ghost" [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blackbear-me-ur-ghost-interscope-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fresh off the success of “hot girl bummer,” Blackbear returns with another angry, yet infectious potential hit, “Me & ur ghost.”
Tove Lo, Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak | Track Review 🎵
![Tove Lo, "Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I'm Weak" [Photo Credit: Universal Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tove-lo-passion-and-pain-taste-the-same-universal-music-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following the certified bop “Bikini Porn,” Swedish artist Tove Lo strikes gold again on “Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak.”
Tove Lo, Bikini Porn | Track Review 🎵
Quite the risqué artist, Swedish standout Tove Lo shines once more on the infectious, naughty, and carefree bop, “Bikini Porn.”
2 Chainz, Dead Man Walking | Track Review 🎵
![2 Chainz, "Dead Man Walking" (Ft. Future) [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2-chainz-dead-man-walking-def-jam-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper 2 Chainz enlists his colleague, Future, for the short but pretty sweet, drippy banger, “Dead Man Walking.”
Ryan Beatty, Casino | Track Review 🎵
![Ryan Beatty, "Casino" [Photo Credits: Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ryan-beatty-casino-interscope-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Underrated pop artist Ryan Beatty shines once more on “Casino,” an advance single from his sophomore album, DREAMING OF DAVID.
Jhené Aiko, P*$$Y Fairy (OTW) | Track Review 🎵
![Jhené Aiko, "P*$$Y Fairy (OTW)" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jhene-aiko-pussy-fairy-otw-def-jam-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B artist Jhené Aiko, known for her sensual music, gets quite raw on her first single of 2020, the sexed-up “P*$$Y Fairy (OTW).”
Lauv, Tattoos Together | Track Review 🎵
![Lauv, "Tattoos Together" [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/lauv-tattoos-together-lauv-awal.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
An infatuated Lauv potentially ‘jumps the gun’ by getting matching ink with his newfound love interest on “Tattoos Together.”
12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon | Playlist 🎧
![12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/12-unique-songs-loosely-associated-with-the-moon-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
12 Unique Songs Loosely Associated with the Moon features music courtesy of Ali Gatie, Black Pumas, Harry Styles, Luke Combs & Roddy Ricch.
Getting to Know… Fires of Freya | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Fires of Freya - Interview #49 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Fires of Freya]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/getting-to-know-fires-of-freya-interview-49.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For interview #49, Cheryl Reynolds (vocals and keys) provides The Musical Hype with the scoop on her eclectic rock band, Fires of Freya.