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.’
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11 Songs That Reference Ice | Playlist 🎧
![“11 Songs That Reference Ice” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Def Jam, Interscope, Nuclear Blast, Pexels, Pixabay, SC Entertainment, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment UK, the @ pack, Warner Bros., Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/11-songs-that-reference-ice.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs That Reference Ice” features ‘icy’ music courtesy of Beast in Black, Bring Me the Horizon, Logic, Sabrina Claudio, and Wallows.
11 Songs That Party Hard | Playlist
![“11 Songs That Party Hard” [Photo Credits: Barong Family, BMG Rights Management, Def Jam, DGC, Domino, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Island, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/11-songs-that-party-hard-e1759244245716.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs That Party Hard features party-centric music courtesy of AJR, Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Shawn Mendes.
A$AP Ferg, Pups | Track Review
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A$AP Ferg continues to embrace the brief song on single “Pups,” featuring his frequent collaborator and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Rocky.
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, ‘Best Friend’s Ass’ | Track Review
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Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike tap Paris Hilton for a totally entertaining, novel, and attitude-laden single, “Best Friend’s A$$.”
Mustard, 100 Bands | Track Review
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Enlisting a star-studded cast comprised of Quavo, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and YG, Mustard assembled a respectable, if predictable rap banger with “100 Bands.”
James Arthur, Falling like the Stars | Track Review
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Released in advance of a highly-anticipated new album, British pop standout James Arthur delivers a mature, well-rounded single with “Falling like the Stars.”
11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play | Playlist 🎧
![“11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play” [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management, Chance the Rapper, Columbia, Epic, Interscope, OVO Sound / Warner Bros., Pexels, Pixabay, Quality Control Music / Motown / Capitol, RCA, Rubyworks / Columbia, Westbury Road Entertainment / Roc Nation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/11-songs-where-its-all-work-and-no-play.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play” features music courtesy of Alex Aiono, Chance the Rapper, Hozier, MGMT, and Rihanna.
Smokepurpp, Walk on Water | Track Review
Smokepurpp continues his overconfident, shallow ways on the brief, trap banger, “Walk on Water,” which appears as the ninth track from ‘Lost Planet 2.0.’
Bastille, Joy | Track Review
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British alternative darlings Bastille are indeed ‘joyful’ on “Joy,” the third single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Doom Days.’
Luke Combs, Beer Never Broke My Heart | Track Review
Grammy-nominated country musician Luke Combs shines on his first brand-new single of 2019, the beer-loving “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”
Madonna, Crave | Track Review
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Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’
Ciara, Beauty Marks | Album Review
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After releasing six major label albums, R&B standout Ciara releases her seventh album, Beauty Marks independently with so-so results.
Mary J. Blige, Thriving | Track Review
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Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige keeps on rolling out quality music with her latest, confident single, “Thriving,” featuring Nas.
$uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft | Track Review
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If nothing else, the $uicideBoy$ and Travis Barker collaborative single, “nothingleftnothingleft” is loud, intense, and chocked-full of energy.
ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, A Whole New World (End Title) | Track Review
![ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, "A Whole New World" from Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zayn-zhavia-ward-a-whole-new-world-aladdin-walt-disney.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
While ZAYN and Zhavia Ward sing well on the new take of “A Whole New World (End Title),” the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle version remains the one to beat.
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don’t Care | Track Review
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Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, “I Don’t Care.” While not game changing, it has ‘hit’ written all over it.
Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Album Review 💿
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Logic continues to be prolific in regard to quantity, but his latest album, ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ falls short of the glory of his best work.
15 Must-Hear, All-American Songs | Playlist
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“15 Must-Hear, All-American Songs” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Childish Gambino, Gary Clark, Jr., Kevin Abstract, and Lana Del Rey.
13 Songs Where It’s a Matter of ‘If’ | Playlist 🎧
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“13 Songs Where It’s a Matter of ‘If’” features music courtesy of Gnash, Leon Bridges, Pusha T, Shawn Mendes, and Years & Years among others.
13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers | Playlist
![13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers [Photo Credits: 78 Productions Limited / Simco Limited / Sony Music, Aftermath / 12 Tone Music, Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Def Jam, Hollywood, Interscope, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS LLC / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/13-songs-from-2019-that-go-strictly-by-the-numbers-e1759243620140.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs from 2019 That Go Strictly by the Numbers” features music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Ben Platt, P!nk, Rob Thomas, and ScHoolboy Q.
Madonna, I Rise | Track Review
Madonna steps up her game on the second advance single from ‘Madame X,’ “I Rise,” which is encouraging, inspirational, and filled with resolve.
Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride | Album Review
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Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend returns with an alluring, consistent, and well-rounded fourth studio album, ‘Father of the Bride.’
Getting to Know… Zoibaf | Interview
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For the 31st interview in The Musical Hype ‘Getting to Know…’ series, we get the scoop from emerging Italian DJ/music producer Zoibaf.
Fantasia, Enough | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia returns “Enough,” her first new original R&B single since 2016. She excels on the ‘grown-folks’ R&B ballad.
Logic, Homicide | Track Review
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Grammy-nominated rapper Logic, assisted by the “Rap God” himself, Eminem, deliver electrifying flows throughout the course of the murderous “Homicide.”
Shawn Mendes, If I Can’t Have You | Track Review
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Perhaps Shawn Mendes comes off a bit ‘cooler than usual’ on “If I Can’t Have You,” but the Canadian pop heartthrob still delivers a potential mega-hit.