Blackbear, Anonymous | Album Review 💿
R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Blackbear makes an enjoyable, if ‘heartbroken’ return with his fifth studio album, ANONYMOUS.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II) | Playlist 🎧
![Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, Broken Bow, Capitol, Capitol, CupcakKe, Curb, Interscope, MCA Nashville, Pexels, Pixabay, Roc Nation, Stones Throw]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thrilling-songs-all-about-the-town-part-ii-opt.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part II),” features 11 'town' songs courtesy of Elton John, Florida Georgia Line, Madonna, Niall Horan & Tuxedo.
Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile | Album Review
![Rob Thomas, Chip Tooth Smile [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/rob-thomas-chip-tooth-smile-atlantic-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a lengthy, four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning pop musician Rob Thomas impresses on his fourth studio album, ‘Chip Tooth Smile.’
11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in April 2019 | Playlist
![11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in April 2019 [Photo Credits: Atlantic UK, Big Machine, BMG Rights Management, Epic, Interscope, Jonas Brothers Recording LLC / Republic, Lauv, Nice Life / Atlantic, Nonesuch, Pixabay, RCA, Ten Point Productions Inc / Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/11-awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-in-april-2019.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in April 2019” features music courtesy of AJR, Lauv, Lizzo, ScHoolboy Q, and Taylor Swift among others.
DJ Snake & Sheck Wes, Enzo | Track Review
![DJ Snake & Sheck Wes, Enzo The Musical Hype - track review [Photo Credit: Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dj-snake-sheck-wes-enzo-geffen-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
DJ Snake assembles a star-studded cast of rappers (Sheck Wes, Offset, 21 Savage and Gucci Mane) for a good old-fashioned trap banger, “Enzo.”
The Black Keys, Eagle Birds | Track Review
![The Black Keys, "Eagle Birds" - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/the-black-keys-lets-rock-nonesuch-tmh-eagle-birds-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite being brief, The Black Keys pack quite a punch on “Eagle Birds,” the second single from the highly-anticipated album, “Let’s Rock.”
Marshmello, Light it Up | Track Review
![Marshmello, Light It Up (Ft. Tyga & Chris Brown) (Single) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Joytime Collective]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/marshmello-light-it-up-joytime-collective-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Marshmello taps Tyga and Chris Brown for the incredibly short, ‘West Coast-tinged sex banger,’ “Light it Up.” As a record, ‘it is what it is.’
Lauv, Drugs & The Internet | Track Review 🎵
![Lauv, Drugs & The Internet - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Lauv]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lauv-drugs-and-the-internet-lauv-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising pop musician Lauv shares his experiences with anxiety, depression, and the plight of fame on his superb new single, “Drugs & The Internet.”
YG, Stop Snitchin | Track Review
![YG, Stop Snitchin - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/yg-stop-snitchin-def-jam-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=620%2C620&ssl=1)
YG makes his point on “Stop Snitchin,” but the song itself and his overall argument are strengthened by the accompanying music video.
P!nk, Hurts 2B Human | Album Review
![P!nk, Hurts 2B Human - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pink-hurts-2b-human-rca-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
As she approaches 40, Grammy-winning pop superstar P!nk maintains her edge on her enjoyable and consistent eighth studio album, ‘Hurts 2B Human.’
13 Unsettling Songs About Female Murderers | Playlist 🎧
![13 Unsettling Songs About Female Murderers [Photo Credits: American, Beeswing, Decomposed, Domino, Matador, Mercury, Metal Blade, Metalville, Nuclear Blast, Pexels, Pixabay, SideOneDummy, Universal Music, Warner Music UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/13-unsettling-songs-about-female-murderers.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Unsettling Songs About Female Murderers” features songs about Aileen Wournos, Countess Elizabeth Báthory, Lizzie Borden & Myra Hindley.
AJR, Neotheater | Album Review 💿
New York alt-pop collective AJR returns with an intriguing third studio album, ‘Neotheater’ which exemplifies millennial spirit.
15 Must-Hear Songs to Celebrate Your Birthday | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear Songs to Celebrate Your Birthday [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, Cartoon Network, Cash Money, Def Jam, Fueled by Ramen, Hollywood, Loma Vista, Radiokilla / HITCO, RCA, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15-must-hear-songs-to-celebrate-your-birthday.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Must-Hear Songs to Celebrate Your Birthday” features music courtesy of AJR, Drake, K. Michelle, Kygo, Rihanna, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Taylor Swift, ME! | Track Review 🎵
![Taylor Swift, ME! (Ft. Brendon Urie) (Single) - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/taylor-swift-me-single-big-machine-tmh-track-review-e1759244926715.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Multi-Grammy winning pop superstar Taylor Swift returns with an infectious, surefire hit single, “ME!” Featuring Panic! At the Disco frontman, Brendon Urie.
ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk | Album Review
![ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/schoolboy-q-crash-talk-interscope-tmh-album-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
ScHoolboy Q has his fair share of moments on his fifth studio album, ‘CrasH Talk,’ but the album comes off a bit disjointed compared to past efforts.
Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part I) | Playlist
![Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part I) [Photo Credits: Broken Bow, Columbia, Def Jam, G.O.O.D., Kemosabe, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Valory, Warner Bros., Warner Music Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thrilling-songs-all-about-the-town-part-i.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Thrilling Songs All About the Town (Part I),” features 11 ‘town-centric’ songs courtesy of Adam Lambert, Doja Cat, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X & The Weeknd.
Getting to Know… Into the Unknown | Interview
![Getting to Know... Into the Unknown - Interview #30 [Photo Credits: Into the Unknown, The Musical Hype, Brent Faulkner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/into-the-unknown-getting-to-know-the-musical-hype.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For Interview #30 in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series, The Musical Hype gets the goods from Into the Unknown, a rock band comprised of ‘varied influences.’
Tyga, Goddamn | Track Review
![Tyga, Goddamn - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credits: Last Kings Music / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tyga-goddamn-last-kings-music-empire-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C770&ssl=1)
Tyga keeps it incredibly ‘classy’ (said no one ever) on his explicitly-titled single, “Goddamn.” His focus? His drip and sex.
Thomas Rhett, Remember You Young | Track Review
![Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road - "Remember You Young" Track Review [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thomas-rhett-center-point-road-big-machine-remember-the-young-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country musician Thomas Rhett shines on the reflective, thoughtful ballad “Remember You Young,” the fourth advance single from ‘Center Point Road.’
French Montana, Slide | Track Review
![French Montana, Slide - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/french-montana-slide-epic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1)
French Montana, assisted by Blueface and Lil TJay, assemble a respectable banger with “Slide,” yet fail to be innovative or transcendent in the process.
15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Cherrytree, Columbia, DGC, Interscope, Pepper Hill, Pexels , Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS LLC, Roc Nation, Rounder, Sony, Sub Pop, TenThousand Projects LLC, Ultra, Zef]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15-songs-featuring-profanity-in-their-title.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Songs Featuring Profanity in Their Title” features songs from Alexander Stewart, The Carters, ILLENIUM & Call Me Karizma & Lennon Stella.
Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album | Album Review 💿
![Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/beyonce-homecoming-the-live-album-columbia-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Beyoncé delivers a once-in-a-lifetime live album with ‘Homecoming: The Live Album,’ which captures performances from her stint headlining Coachella.
Lil Dicky, Earth | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Dicky, Earth - The Musical Hype track Review [Photo Credit: Commission Music / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lil-dicky-earth-bmg-rights-management-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=540%2C540&ssl=1)
Lil Dicky returns with a ridiculous, yet entertaining single about Earth called “Earth.” He’s assisted by numerous musicians & celebrities.
Madonna, Medellín | Track Review
![Madonna, Madame X - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Live Nation / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/madonna-madame-x-live-nation-interscope-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Madonna taps Maluma for a surprising Latin-pop single, “Medellín,” which serves as the promo single from her 14th studio album, ‘Madame X’ (June 14, 2019).
Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Album Review 💿
![Lizzo, Cuz I Love You - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Nice Life / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lizzo-cuz-i-love-you-atlantic-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lizzo delivers a marvelous effort with Cuz I Love You, showcasing sick vocals, bigger-than-life personality & tight bars.
13 Amazing Songs About Flowers | Playlist
![13 Amazing Songs All About Flowers [Photo Credits: All We Got Ent., Atlantic, AWAL, Cash Money, Columbia, Def Jam, G.O.O.D., GCM, Golden Child Recordings, Pixabay, Republic, Sony Music, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/13-amazing-songs-about-flowers-e1759192913473.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Amazing Songs About Flowers” features music courtesy of Greyson Chance, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Teyana Taylor, and Vampire Weekend.
11 Songs Associated with the Phone | Playlist
![11 Songs Associated with the Phone [Photo Credits: Interscope, Atlantic, Broken Bow, Def Jam, Artist Partner Group, Domino, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/11-songs-associated-with-the-phone.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs Associated with the Phone” features music courtesy of Carly Rae Jepsen, Charlie Puth, Juice WRLD, Logic, and Rich the Kid among others.