11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in May 2019 | Playlist
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“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in May 2019” features music by Joyner Lucas, Luke Combs, Mary J. Blige, Thomas Rhett, and Tyler, the Creator.
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Lauv, Sad Forever | Track Review
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Lauv brilliantly tackles mental health issues on his second solo single of 2019, “Sad Forever,” set to appear on his forthcoming album.
Gucci Mane, Love Thru the Computer | Track Review
![Gucci Mane, "Love Thru the Computer" (Ft. Justin Bieber): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gucci-mane-love-thru-the-computer-atlantic-tmh-track-review.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fueled by a Zapp sample and reminiscing on his incarceration, Gucci Mane taps Justin Beiber for his new single, “Love Thru the Computer.”
Cardi B, Press | Track Review
![Cardi B, "Press": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cardi-b-press-atlantic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Cardi B continues to ‘ride the wave’ on her brief, confident banger “Press.” It’s respectable, but more ‘tried and true’ than innovative.
Katy Perry, Never Really Over | Track Review 🎵
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Post-‘Witness,’ Katy Perry makes a fierce comeback with a bright, catchy, electrifying, and reminiscent pop single, “Never Really Over.”
21 Best Albums of 2019 (So Far) | Year in Review
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Vampire Weekend, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Tyler, the Creator, and Lizzo round out the top-five of the 21 Best Albums of 2019 (So Far).
11 Songs with Eyes Fixed on the Road | Playlist
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“11 Songs with Eyes Fixed on the Road” features music courtesy of Andy Black, Anderson .Paak, Gus Dapperton, Lil Nas X & Thomas Rhett.
The National, I Am Easy to Find | Album Review
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The National return with their eighth studio album, ‘I Am Easy to Find,’ a respectable and intriguing affair, even if it runs too long.
YUNGBLUD, Parents | Track Review
YUNGBLUD returns fired up on his single “Parents,” where he makes it clear the ‘parents’ are just too old to understand the kids.
Denzel Curry, Speedboat | Track Review
Rapper Denzel Curry packs a serious punch on “Speedboat,” the banging second single from his highly-anticipated 2019 LP, ‘ZUU.’
Ty Dolla $ign, Purple Emoji | Track Review
![Ty Dolla $ign, "Purple Emoji" (Ft. J. Cole): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ty-dolla-sign-purple-emoji-atlantic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ever-versatile Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by rapper extraordinaire J. Cole, delivers a short but totally intriguing new R&B single, “Purple Emoji.”
Young Thug, The London | Track Review
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Idiosyncratic southern rapper extraordinaire Young Thug enlists a couple of friends (J. Cole and Travis Scott) for the dripping banger, “The London.”
Clairo, Bags | Track Review
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Rising alternative singer/songwriter Clairo delivers a compelling record with “Bags,” the promo single for her highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Immunity.’
13 Contemporary Protest Anthems | Playlist
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“13 Contemporary Protest Anthems” features modern-day protest anthems from Anti-Flag, Frank Turner, Gary Clark, Jr., Hozier, and India.Arie.
Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Track Review
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini make a pretty sweet team on “Center Point Road,” the title track and sixth advance single from his fourth studio album.
5 Seconds of Summer, Easier | Track Review
![5 Seconds of Summer, "Easier": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5sos-easier-interscope-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer continues their ‘sleek, modern-pop’ approach post-Youngblood on the short, but hella sweet single, “Easier.”
Joyner Lucas, Isis | Track Review
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With the beef thrown aside, Joyner Lucas enlists Logic for “Isis,” the electrifying third single released in advance of his highly-anticipated LP, ‘ADHD.’
Ed Sheeran, Cross Me | Track Review
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Following the announcement of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project,’ Ed Sheeran drops second single “Cross Me” featuring Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Dedicated | Album Review 💿
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Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen makes a strong comeback on her fourth studio album Dedicated, which ranks among the crème de la crème of 2019.
15 Songs That Reference Things Associated with Religion | Playlist
15 Songs That Reference Things Associated with Religion features music courtesy of Anthony Hamilton, Behemoth, Kesha, Sarah Bareilles, and Travis Scott.
DJ Khaled, Father of Asahd | Album Review
DJ Khaled, the master curator of big-name collaborations, returns after a two-year hiatus with his latest star-studded album, ‘Father of Asahd.’
13 Songs Where the Magic is Legit | Playlist 🎧
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“13 Songs Where the Magic is Legit” is comprised of music courtesy of Bruno Mars, BTS, Father John Misty, India.Arie, and Tyler, the Creator.
Tyler, the Creator, IGOR | Album Review 💿
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Grammy-nominated rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator returns with the most ambitious and unexpected album of his career with IGOR.
13 Songs About Buildings, Real or Imagined | Playlist 🎧
![“13 Songs About Buildings, Real or Imagined” [Photo Credits: 4AD, Atlantic, Bendo LLC, Blue Note, Def Jam, Domino, Freida Jean, MCA Nashville, Metal Blade, Monument, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/13-songs-about-buildings-real-or-imagined-e1759241960942.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs About Buildings, Real or Imagined” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Behemoth, Ed Sheeran, Logic, and Why Don’t We.
Madonna, Future | Track Review
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For her fourth single from the highly-anticipated ‘Madame X’, Madonna serves up a socially-conscious dancehall single with “Future,” featuring Quavo.
Halsey, Nightmare | Track Review
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Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers a ‘nightmare’ scenario for women on “Nightmare,” eventually turning the tables and being ‘completely aware.’
11 Songs That Reference Ice | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Songs That Reference Ice” features ‘icy’ music courtesy of Beast in Black, Bring Me the Horizon, Logic, Sabrina Claudio, and Wallows.