Lil Nas X, 7 (EP) | Album Review 💿
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The ‘hard-to-categorize’ Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, ‘7’ which has its fair share of enjoyable moments, if ultimately, under-developed.
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Kevin McHale, Boy (EP) | Album Review 💿
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Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops an enjoyable, well-rounded effort with his five-song, debut EP, ‘Boy.’
Nicki Minaj, MEGATRON | Track Review
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Following the lukewarm performance of ‘Queen’ in 2018, Nicki Minaj returns sexed-up with plenty of attitude on her first solo single of 2019, “MEGATRON.”
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, Señorita | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-nominated pop standouts Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello bring the summertime vibes with the Latin-tinged, sexy single, “Señorita.”
Madonna, Madame X | Album Review 💿
Despite a confusing, off-putting promo campaign, Madonna takes risks, delivering a much better-than-expected 14th studio album with ‘Madame X.’
13 Worthwhile, Incredibly Telling Songs | Playlist 🎧
![“13 Worthwhile, Incredibly Telling Songs” [Photo Credits: Avril Lavigne, BMG Rights Management, Epic, Hollywood, Island, Island, Mack Avenue, Marshmello, Pexels, Pixabay, Polydor, RCA, Republic, Riser House Entertainment LLC, Roc-a-Fella, Sony, Universal AB]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/13-worthwhile-incredibly-telling-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Worthwhile, Incredibly Telling Songs” features music courtesy of Avril Lavigne, Bryson Tiller, Future, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Tove Lo.
13 Ear-Catching Songs About Midnight | Playlist
![“13 Ear-catching Songs About Midnight” [Photo Credits: ABKCO Music & Records Inc., Capitol, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Fearless, Island, M83, Mercury, Parlophone, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Sanctuary, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/13-ear-catching-songs-about-midnight.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Ear-Catching Songs About Midnight” features music courtesy of Bastille, Logic, Set it Off, Sia, and Tyler Glenn among others.
Bastille, Doom Days | Album Review 💿
Alternative British collective Bastille returns in top-notch fashion on ‘Doom Days,’ they’re highly-anticipated third studio album.
Getting to Know… Crejuvent | Interview
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For Interview #34 in our ‘Getting to Know…’ series, The Musical Hype chats with Fredrico ‘Freddy’ Spera, the brainchild of extreme metal band, Crejuvent.
Looseleaf, CONFETTI | Track Review
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Happily “engayed” pop duo Looseleaf (Anthony Marone and Wesley Edwards) drop a fresh, must-hear gem “CONFETTI” celebrating pride, love, and community.
Bazzi, Focus | Track Review
Rising urban-pop musician Bazzi, known for breakout hit “Mine,” returns with a confident, enjoyable single, “Focus,” assisted by rapper 21 Savage.
Getting to Know… SUE | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... SUE, Interview #33 [Photo Credit: SUE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/getting-to-know-sue-interview-33.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 33rd interview in the ‘Getting to know…’ series, The Musical Hype gets the lowdown from Elliot Stone of the UK noise rock band, SUE.
Chris Brown, Wobble Up | Track Review
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Chris Brown remains raunchy AF on “Wobble Up,” the third advance single from his ninth solo album, ‘Indigo.’ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy assist.
Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down | Track Review
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Taylor Swift delivers an empowering, catchy anthem supporting LGBTQ+ rights on “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from her seventh LP, ‘Lover.’
11 Intriguing Songs That Reference Skin | Playlist
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“11 Intriguing Songs That Reference Skin” features music courtesy of Bruce Springsteen, Cannibal Corpse, Cage the Elephant, Ryan Caraveo, and Solange.
11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers… To an Extent | Playlist 🎧
![“11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers… To an Extent” [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Capitol, Hollywood, Island, Loma Vista, Mack Avenue, Millennial, Motown, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/11-songs-all-about-dads-fathers-to-an-extent.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs All About Dads & Fathers” features compelling musical selections by Badflower, D’Angelo, Demi Lovato, Denzel Curry & Kirk Franklin.
Getting to Know… Avalanche | Interview
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For interview #32 in the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop about self-described “gut busting, high energy” rock band, Avalanche.
Kevin McHale, James Dean | Track Review
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Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops a must-hear, steamy bop with “James Dean,” the second single from his debut solo EP, ‘Boy.’
13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing | Playlist 🎧
![“13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, Boominati, Cash Money, Def Jam, DGC, Epic, G.O.O.D., Make Noise, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/13-songs-thall-make-you-stop-what-youre-doing.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” features music courtesy of Blueface, Miley Cyrus, Pistol Annies, Thomas Rhett, and YG.
Madonna, Dark Ballet | Track Review
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With “Dark Ballet,” pop icon Madonna delivers arguably the oddest and quirkiest single of her illustrious career. It’s unique, if incredibly off-putting.
Myylo, I Can’t Help but Look | Track Review
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LGBT pop singer/songwriter Myylo continues to bring his infectious charm and amazing musicianship on his new single, “I Can’t Help but Look.”
Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love | Album Review 💿
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Following a four-year hiatus, contemporary black gospel music icon Kirk Franklin remains consistent on his 2019 LP, ‘Long Live Love.’
Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins | Album Review 💿
![Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Jonas Brothers / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jonas-brothers-happiness-begins-republic-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop brother collective Jonas Brothers shine on their highly-anticipated comeback LP, ‘Happiness Begins,’ their first studio album in a decade.
Totally Awesome LGBTQ+ Songs Beaming with PRIDE | Playlist
![“Totally Awesome LGBTQ+ Songs Beaming with PRIDE.” [Photo Credits: 604, Arcade Fire, Astralwerks, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Bella Union, Blonded, Boy in Jeans, Caleb De Casper, Capitol, Carlos Vara, Columbia, Cub Sport, cupcakke, Def Jam, DGC, Dom McAllister, Elektra, EMPIRE, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Grand Nation, Hollywood, Interscope, Island, Jeff Carl, M.A. Music, Macklemore, Madison Gate, Matador, MCA Nashville, Mercury, Myylo, Pexels, Pixabay, Polydor, QUESTION EVERYTHING INC. / EMPIRE, RCA, Total Treble, Trey Pearson, Universal, Virgin, Warner Bros., We Are: The Guard, Young Lust, ZEE MACHINE, Zelig Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/totally-awesome-lgbtq-songs-beaming-with-pride.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ben Platt, Brandi Carlile, Cub Sport, Kevin Abstract, and Myylo join familiar faces on “Totally Awesome LGBTQ+ Songs Beaming with PRIDE.”
Denzel Curry, ZUU | Album Review 💿
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Despite its brief runtime, ‘ZUU’ gives Carol City, Florida rapper Denzel Curry a strong, well-rounded album with no shortage of hard-hitting bangers.
50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far) | Year in Review
![“50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)” [Photo Credits: 4AD, :): / Atlantic, Aftermath / 12 Tone Music, Atlantic, Big Machine, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, Columbia, Cub Sport, Dreamville / Roc Nation, Epic, Geffen, Interscope, Island, Jonas Brothers Records / Republic, Lauv, Nice Life / Atlantic, RCA, Republic, Rex Orange County, River House Artists / Sony, Sony, Ten Point Productions Inc. / Warner Bros., Tully, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/50-best-songs-of-2019-so-far-e1759241440577.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, and Lizzo are among the musicians who fuel the fire of the “50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far).”
Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Album Review 💿
![Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/thomas-rhett-center-point-road-big-machine-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominate contemporary country musician Thomas Rhett maintains consistency on his fourth studio album, ‘Center Point Road.’