Kodak Black, ‘If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin’ | Track Review
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Although still near the top of the list of polarizing rappers, Kodak Black delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin.”
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Shawn Mendes & Zedd, ‘Lost in Japan (Remix)’ | Track Review
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DJ/producer Zedd amplifies the greatness of an already terrific song, Shawn Mendes’ soulful-pop joint, “Lost in Japan,” with a tasteful remix.
Getting to Know…Scant Regard | Interview
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For Interview #5, The Musical Hype spends time ‘Getting to Know’ “twanging surf guitar-playing, heavy electronica artist,” Scant Regard (Will Crewdson).
Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V | Album Review 💿
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Despite its incredibly delayed release, Grammy-winning southern rapper Lil Wayne exceeds expectations on the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V.’
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, ‘Shallow’ | Track Review
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, stars of ‘A Star is Born,’ showcase impressive vocal chemistry on the soundtrack promo single, “Shallow.”
Muse, ‘Pressure’ | Track Review
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There’s no ‘pressure’ whatsoever on Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse. They outdo themselves on the ear-catching advance single, “Pressure.”
Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, ‘Está Rico’ | Track Review
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In one of the year’s more unlikely collaboration, Marc Anthony, Will Smith, and Bad Bunny join forces on the enjoyable Latin pop single, “Está Rico.”
Kane Brown, ‘Short Skirt Weather’ | Track Review
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Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as artist. The infectious “Short Skirt Weather,” is perfect evidence of him stepping his game up.
T.I., ‘The Weekend’ | Track Review
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T.I. enlists Young Thug for “The Weekend,” his third advance single from his highly-anticipated new album, ‘DIME TRAP.’
Getting to Know…Tarah Who? | Interview
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Prepare to blown away by Interview #4, featuring all three members of the self-described “loud, energetic, entertaining punk/rock band,” Tarah Who?.
Getting to Know…Cinders | Interview
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From breaking two basses in one night, to finishing a set covered in blood, Cinders provide a pretty intriguing interview to The Musical Hype.
DJ Snake, ‘Taki Taki’ | Track Review
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DJ Snake continues to ‘work his magic’ on the star-studded, Latin-tinged dance single “Taki Taki,” featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B.
Kane Brown, ‘Homesick’ | Track Review
Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as artist. “Homesick,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Experiment,’ confirms this.
Muse, ‘The Dark Side’ | Track Review
Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse comes on strong on “The Dark Side,” the fourth advance single from their eighth album, ‘Simulation Theory.’
Lauv, ‘There’s No Way’ | Track Review
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Rising pop artist Lauv recruits Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels for his latest love-centric single, “There’s No Way.”
Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, ‘Potato Salad’ | Track Review
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Rappers Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky pair up to deliver a ferocious, utterly ‘delicious’ flex track with “Potato Salad”
11 Songs Driven by Dying | Playlist
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“11 Songs Driven by Dying” features music courtesy of Logic, MGMT, Panic! At the Disco, Thomas Rhett, and YUNGBLUD among others.
Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983 | Album Review 💿
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‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ shows Prince in a more creative, intimate, and rawer setting. His brilliance and musicianship are indisputable.
JMSN, Velvet | Album Review 💿
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JMSN drops an enjoyable, well-rounded R&B album with ‘Velvet.’ “Levy,” “Talk is Cheap” & “So Bad” rank among the crème de la crème of the LP.
Mumford & Sons, ‘Guiding Light’ | Track Review
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Grammy-award winning alternative/alt-folk collective Mumford & Sons return with “Guiding Light,” the promo single from their third LP, ‘Delta.’
KYLE, ‘SUPERDUPERKYLE’ | Track Review
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While KYLE remains one of the most infectious, lovable rappers, “SUPERDUPERKYLE,” featuring MadeinTYO, fall short of the glory of his best singles.
Kyle Reynolds, ‘The Real Thing’ | Track Review
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If you haven’t already heard or heard of pop singer/songwriter Kyle Reynolds, get to know him. He shines on the thoughtful new single, “The Real Thing.”
Getting to Know…Leaving Eden | Interview
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Want to get to know the Boston Massachusetts, female-fronted rock/metal band Leaving Eden? Brent Faulkner interviews the band’s co-founder, Eric.
Kesha, ‘Here Comes the Change’ | Track Review
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Kesha delivers a well-rounded, socially- conscious single with “Here Comes the Change,” which appears on the ‘On the Basis of Sex’ soundtrack.
Josh Groban, Bridges | Album Review
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One of the most consistent artists in the game, Josh Groban maintains his superb musicianship throughout the course of ‘Bridges.’
13 Truly Killer Songs | Playlist
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13 Truly Killer Songs features music courtesy of Eminem, Kali Uchis, Kanye West, Shinedown, and YUNGBLUD among many others.
Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Track Review 🎵
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Avril Lavigne delivers the most authentic, personal single of her career with “Head Above Water,” inspired by her battle with Lyme Disease.