Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review
![Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/santino-boutique-le-freak-santino.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’
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Dylan Scott, ‘Nothing to Do Town’ | Track Review
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Country singer Dylan Scott delivers a respectable single in “Nothing to Do Town” that appeals to his base, though takes few risks to potentially crossover.
Gucci Mane, ‘I’m Not Goin’ | Track Review
![Gucci Mane, I'm Not Goin' [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gucci-mane-im-not-goin-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Southern rapper Gucci Mane delivers one of his best bangers in some time on “I’m Not Goin’” featuring fellow southern rapper Kevin Gates.
Rita Ora, ‘Velvet Rope’ | Track Review
![Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rita-ora-phoenix-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British-Albanian pop artist Rita Ora shines on “Velvet Rope,” the seventh advanced single appearing on her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Phoenix.’
15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Def Jam, Republic, Prospect Park, Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15-songs-filled-with-hurt-pain.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain features music courtesy of Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Five Finger Death Punch, Sofi Tukker, and Two Feet among others.
Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review
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Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.
Hozier, ‘Movement’ | Track Review
![Hozier, Movement [Photo Credits: Rubyworks / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hozier-movement-rubyworks-columbia.jpg?fit=620%2C613&ssl=1)
Following his brilliant ‘Nina Called Power (EP),’ Irish singer/songwriter Hozier impresses once more on his thrilling new single, “Movement.”
Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review
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On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.
13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Asylum Worldwide, Atlantic, Black River Entertainment, Def Jam, Domino, EMI, GOOD, I Am Poppy, Interscope, Mad Decent, Pixabay, Polydor, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-filled-with-play-and-fun.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun” features some truly awesome music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Joji, KYLE, and Poppy among others.
Jay Warren, ‘Felony Love’ | Track Review
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Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, “Felony Love.”
Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld (EP) | Album Review
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19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’
COIN, ‘Cemetery’ | Track Review
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Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a second alluring single from 2018 with “Cemetery, ” which also marks their second single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.
Normani, ‘Waves’ | Track Review
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Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, “Waves.”
The Chainsmokers, ‘Beach House’ | Track Review
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The Chainsmokers continue to be prolific dropping yet another new single in 2018, “Beach House,” named after the indie-pop duo.
ZAYN, ‘No Candle No Light’ | Track Review
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Pop singer ZAYN, who continues to be prolific in regards to releasing singles in 2018, enlists hip-hop standout for single “No Candle No Light.”
Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿
![Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mariah-carey-caution-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.
11 Songs About Nightmares and Suspect Dreams | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs About Nightmares & Suspect Dreams [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Sony, BunHead, 4AD, Interscope, SM Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-songs-about-nightmares-and-suspect-dreams-e1759244208948.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs About Nightmares and Suspect Dreams” features music courtesy of EXO, Juice WRLD, Kane Brown, Kim Petras & The National.
Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review
![Imagine Dragons, Origins [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/imagine-dragons-origins-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.
Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review
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Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’
Restless Modern, ‘Tell Me What You’re Sad About’ | Track Review
![Restless Modern, Tell Me What You're Sad [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-tell-me-what-youre-sad-about-rm-reach.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising electronic/pop musician Restless Modern continues to showcase growth as a musician on vibe-laden, satirical gem, “Tell Me What You’re Sad About.”
Sembari, ‘Not Coming Home’ | Track Review
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Rising Aussie artist Sembari, assisted by London-based singer Hyara, drops an intriguing second track from his forthcoming EP, “Not Coming Home.”
Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep | Album Review 💿
![Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jon-bellion-glory-sound-prep-capitol.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Unafraid of being ‘left of center,’ alternative pop musician Jon Bellion delivers a quirky, yet incredibly unique sophomore album with ‘Glory Sound Prep.’
Jennifer Lopez & Bad Bunny, ‘Te Gusté’ | Track Review
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Latin pop and R&B icon Jennifer Lopez collaborates with rising Latin urban singer Bad Bunny for the first time on single “Te Gusté.”
Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Album Review
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Rapper-singer Lil Peep exhibits growth and a clearer portrait of his artistry on his posthumous full-length LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’
13 Songs Where the Shadows Are Looming | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where the Shadows are Looming [Photo Credits: 4AD, Aigle Music, Asthmatic Kitty, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, EMPIRE, Epitaph, G*59, Hollywood, Interscope, New Citizen LLC, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner Music UK, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-where-the-shadows-are-looming.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Where the Shadows Are Looming” features music courtesy of Black Atlass, Bring Me the Horizon, Mario, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sam Smith.
XXXTENTACION, ‘Bad’ | Track Review
![XXXTENTACION, Skins [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/xxxtentacion-skins-bad-vibes-forever-empire.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Ahead of his posthumous album, ‘Skins,’ late rapper/singer XXXTENTACION releases an ultra-brief, vibe-filled promo single, “BAD.”
Backstreet Boys, ‘Chances’ | Track Review
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In preparation for their highly-anticipated 2019 album, ‘DNA,’ Veteran boy band Backstreet Boys release their second single from the project, “Chances.”