Alexander Stewart, Best Damn Thing | Track Review 🎵
![Alexander Stewart, Best Damn Thing [📷: Cherrytree]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/alexander-stewart-best-damn-thing-cherrytree.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Canadian pop singer and YouTuber Alexander Stewart delivers an alluring, infectious, must-hear single with “Best Damn Thing.”
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21 Savage, I am > I was | Album Review 💿
![21 Savage, I am > I was [Photo Credits: Slaughter Gang / Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/21-savage-i-am-i-was-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following lackluster debut album ‘Issa Album,’ ubiquitous rap deadpan extraordinaire 21 Savage steps up his game on his sophomore LP, ‘I am > I was.’
15 Songs That Center Around Sadness & Depression | Playlist
![15 Songs That Center Around Sadness & Depression [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever, Blue Note, Boy in Jeans, Dead Oceans, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Interscope, Polydor, Republic, Southeastern, Sub Pop, Virgin, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/15-songs-that-center-around-sadness-depression.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Songs That Center Around Sadness & Depression” features music from The 1975, Father John Misty, Mac Miller, Post Malone, and XXXTENTACION.
Bad Bunny, X 100PRE | Album Review 💿
![Bad Bunny, X 100PRE [📷: Rimas Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bad-bunny-x-100pre-rimas-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Puerto Rican Latin ‘trap-soul’ singer Bad Bunny shows plenty of potential on his enjoyable, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘X 100PRE.’
The Drip 💦 is Real on These 11 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![The Drip is Real on These 11 Songs [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Epic, Generation Now, Interscope, Island, Mad Love, Motown, Quality Control Music, Pexels, Pixabay, Winmore]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/the-drip-is-real-on-these-11-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“The Drip is Real on These 11 Songs” features some stellar, drippin’ music courtesy of Cardi B, Jack Harlow, Lil Baby & Gunna, and Tory Lanez.
Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the ‘Record of the Year’ Nominees
![Grammys 2019: A Deeper Look at the 'Record of the Year' Nominees [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Elektra, Interscope, RCA, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/grammys-2019-a-deeper-look-record-of-the-year-nominees.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the 2019 Grammy nominees revealed, we break analyze some of the biggest categories in more depth, starting with the Record of the Year category.
Joey Graceffa, Kingdom | Track Review
![Joey Graceffa, Kingdom (EP) [Photo Credit: Joey Graceffa]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/joey-graceffa-kingdom-ep-joey-graceffa.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Despite his sincerest attempt, YouTuber Joey Graceffa fails to move “Kingdom” from the realm of ‘stereotypical YouTube music,’ to legit mainstream pop.
Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You | Album Review
![Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You [Photo Credit: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brandi-carlile-by-the-way-i-forgive-you-elektra.jpg?fit=522%2C522&ssl=1)
Americana, folk-rock singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile delivers a sensational sixth studio album with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You.’
11 Songs About Pets, Well, Sort of | Playlist
![11 Songs About Pets, Well, Sort of… [Photo Credit: 88rising, BMG Rights Management, Def Jam, EMI Nashville, EMPIRE, Interscope, Loma Vista, Metal Blade, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11-songs-about-pets-well-sort-of.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs About Pets, Well, Sort of” features ‘animal-centric’ music courtesy of Behemoth, Eric Church, Ghost, Sia and SZA among others.
11 Songs All About the Floor | Playlist
![11 Songs All About the Floor [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bad Vibes Forever, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Columbia, Counter, Dualtone Music Group, EMPIRE, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Rounder]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11-songs-that-all-involve-the-floor.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs All About the Floor” features music courtesy of Bruno Mars, Jon Pardi, Liam Payne, ODESZA, and XXXTENTACION among others.
15 Songs Associated with the Bed | Playlist
![15 Songs Associated with the Bed [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, BMG Rights Management, Cash Money, EMPIRE, Fueled by Ramen, Grade A Productions, LLC, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Roc Nation, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/15-songs-associated-with-the-bed.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Songs Associated with the Bed” features music courtesy of Brett Young, Hayley Kiyoko, Juice WRLD, Nicki Minaj, and ZAYN among others.
20 Songs All About ‘Doin’ It’ | Playlist 🎧
![20 Songs All About Doin' It [Photo Credits: 88rising, Atlantic, Bread Winners’ Association, Cash Money, Columbia, CupcakKe, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Epic, GOOD, Hollywood, Interscope, Mass Appeal, Pixabay, RCA, Roc Nation, Slip N Slide, Strange Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20-songs-all-about-doin-it.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“20 Songs All About Doin’ It” features ‘pleasing’ music courtesy of Demi Lovato, Lil Peep, Maroon 5, Rihanna, and Tank among many others.
Post Malone, Wow. | Track Review
![Post Malone, Wow. [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/post-malone-wow-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Post Malone is on autopilot on his two-and-a-half-minute flex-fest, “Wow,” released on December 24 (Christmas Eve), 2018.
Prepare to Feel the Kindness of These 8 ‘Nice’ Songs | Playlist
![Prepare to Feel the Kindness of These 8 ‘Nice’ Songs [Photo Credits: Aftermath, Cash Money, Fueled by Ramen, G*59, Interscope, Obe, OVO Sound, Parkwood, Pixabay, Roc Nation, Sony, Steel Wool, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/prepare-to-feel-the-kindness-of-these-8-nice-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Keeping it short and sweet, “Prepare to Feel the Kindness of These 8 ‘Nice’ Songs” features music courtesy of All Time Low, The Carters, and Drake.
The 15 Most Disappointing and or Worst Albums of 2018 | Year in Review
![The 15 Most Disappointing and/or Worst Albums of 2018 [Photo Credits: Alamo, Astralwerks, Bad Boy, Bad Vibes Forever, Capitol, Cash Money, Columbia, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Epic, GOOD, Island, Mad Love, Mass Appeal, Motown, Quality Control Music, RCA, the @ pak]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/the-15-most-disappointing-and-or-worst-albums-of-2018.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lil Xan, Machine Gun Kelly, and Fall Out Boy are among artists appearing on the list of “The 15 Most Disappointing and/or Worst Albums of 2018.”
Avril Lavigne, Tell Me It’s Over | Track Review
![Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credits: Avril Lavigne Music / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/avril-lavigne-head-above-water-lp-bmg-rights-management.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Avril Lavigne strikes gold once more on “Tell Me It’s Over,” the second single from her highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Above Water.’
Florida Georgia Line, People Are Different | Track Review
![Florida Georgia Line, Can't Say I Ain't Country [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/florida-georgia-line-cant-say-i-aint-country-big-machine.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Florida Georgia Line highlight people’s differences on “People are Different,” the promo single for their 2019 LP, ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country.’
Sam Smith, Fire on Fire | Track Review
![Sam Smith, Fire on Fire [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sam-smith-fire-on-fire-capitol.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Sam Smith continues to showcase his elite vocal talents on “Fire on Fire,” the lead single from the Netflix mini-series, ‘Watership Down.’
Gucci Mane, Evil Genius | Album Review
![Gucci Mane, Evil Genius [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gucci-mane-evil-genius-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Although East Atlanta rap standout Gucci Mane remains consistent on ‘Evil Genius,’ mixing up the script wouldn’t have hurt in the least.
15 Songs That Focus on Private Matters | Playlist
![15 Songs That Focus on Private Matters [Photo Credits: 88rising, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Cash Money, cupcakKe, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Fueled by Ramen, GOOD, Interscope, Pixabay, Republic, RCA, Warner Bros., Zelig Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/15-songs-that-focus-on-private-matters.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Songs That Focus on Private Matters” features music courtesy of Britney Spears, Carly Rae Jepsen, Janelle Monáe, Meek Mill, and Prince.
5 Seconds of Summer, Lie to Me | Track Review
![5 Seconds of Summer, Lie to Me [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-seconds-of-summer-lie-to-me-capitol.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer releases a solid remixed version of “Lie to Me,” featuring by Julia Michaels, as their fourth single from 'Youngblood.'
Getting to Know… Shattered | Interview
![Getting to know... Shattered [Photo Credits: Flash Flood Photography, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/getting-to-know-shattered.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 18th interview in our ‘Getting to Know’ series, we get some background and career perspective from Floridian metal band Shattered.
Bad Bunny, Solo de Mí | Track Review
![Bad Bunny, Solo de Mí [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bad-bunny-solo-de-mi-rimas-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Puerto Rican Latin ‘trap-soul’ singer Bad Bunny ‘strikes gold’ on his infectious ‘solo’, anti-ex- single, “Solo de Mí.”
Getting to Know… Count Me In | Interview
![Getting to Know... Count Me In [Photo Credits: Count Me In, The Musical Hype, Stencil PR]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/getting-to-know-count-me-in-e1759243006772.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For Interview #17 of our ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop about Canadian pop-punk band, Count Me In.
ZAYN, Icarus Falls | Album Review 💿
![ZAYN, Icarus Falls [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/zayn-icarus-falls-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
British urban-pop artist ZAYN returns with an ambitious, if overly-long sophomore album with ICARUS FALLS.
13 Awesome Songs That Highlight Mental Health | Playlist 🎧
![13 Awesome Songs That Highlight Mental Health [Photo Credits: Asthmatic Kitty, Big Machine, Boy in Jeans, Columbia, Def Jam, Island, Pixabay, Republic, Sub Pop, Virgin, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/13-awesome-songs-that-highlight-mental-health.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Awesome Songs That Highlight Mental Health” features music from Badflower, Father John Misty, Florence + The Machine, Ryan Beatty, and Shawn Mendes.
11 Songs That Are All About Movement | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Are All About Movement [Photo Credits: Pixabay, A&M, Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Innovative Leisure, Octone, Polydor, Republic, Rubyworks, Sony, Triple Tigers]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11-songs-that-are-all-about-movement.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs That Are All About Movement” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Sean, Hozier, James Blake, and Kelly Clarkson.