Bring Me the Horizon, MANTRA | Track Review 🎵
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English rockers Bring Me the Horizon return with a well-rounded single, “MANTRA,” which serves as the promo single from their new LP, ‘Amo.’
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Blackbear, ‘the 1’ | Track Review
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R&B/pop singer/songwriter blackbear is lukewarm at best on his new, effects-laden, break-up single, “the 1.”
Logic, ‘The Return’ | Track Review
![Logic, The Return [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/logic-the-return-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Logic continues to flaunt his electrifying flow and unshakable confidence on his follow-up single to “One Day,” “The Return.”
BTS, ‘Idol’ | Track Review
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Breakthrough K-Pop standouts BTS enlists American Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj for the remix of “Idol,” which appears on ‘Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer’.’
11 Love Songs from the Male Perspective | Playlist
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“11 Love Songs from the Male Perspective” features music courtesy of BTS, Cole Swindell, Ryan Beatty, and Shawn Mendes among others.
17 Songs That Were Made for the Night | Playlist
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“17 Songs That Were Made for the Night” features music courtesy of Frank Ocean, Jessie J, Lord Huron, Panic! At the Disco, and SAINt JHN among others.
MNEK, ‘Crazy World’ | Track Review
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MNEK shines on his colorful, quirky, and thoughtful new socially-conscious record, “Crazy World,” and advance single from his debut LP, ‘Language.’
Paul McCartney, ‘Fuh You’ | Track Review
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Sir Paul McCartney continues to build anticipation for his long-awaited studio album, ‘Egypt Station,’ with his colorful third advance single, “Fuh You.”
Pig Destroyer, “Army of Cops” | Track Review 🎵
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Grindcore/metal band Pig Destroyer returns with “Army of Cops,” the promo single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Cage.’
Soulfly, ‘Evil Empowered’ | Track Review
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Veteran death metal band Soulfly keep things dark, damning, and utterly infernal on “Evil Empowerment,” the promo single for their 2018 LP, ‘Ritual.’
Lil Skies, ‘No Rest’ | Track Review
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While he doesn’t change the perception of rappers fueled to success via SoundCloud, Lil Skies continues to show potential for bigger things on “No Rest.”
Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, ‘Promises’ | Track Review
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Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and British pop/R&B singer/songwriter Sam Smith join forces for an enjoyable collaborative single, “Promises.”
The 1975, ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME’ | Track Review
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The 1975 continues to struggle to find the right sound for their upcoming album with their latest single, the ridiculous ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME.’
Russ, ‘The Flute Song’ | Track Review
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Russ returns with the familiar on his promo single for his sophomore album, ‘ZOO.’ “The Flute Song” is tried and semi-true, and overplayed at this point.
OMI & Felix Jaehn, ‘Masterpiece’ | Track Review
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OMI, known for his hit single “Cheerleader” and rising German DJ Felix Jaehn join forces for a single with all the makings of a hit, “Masterpiece.”
Janet Jackson, ‘Made for Now’ | Track Review
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Janet Jackson returns with a surprisingly contemporary, comeback single with “Made for Now,” featuring Daddy Yankee.
Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review
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Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”
11 Songs Filled with Blessings | Playlist
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The musicians who humbled themselves on “11 Songs Filled with Blessings” include Charlie Wilson, Daniel Caesar, Freeway, Lana Del Rey, and Smokepurpp.
Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿
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Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, 'Sweetener.'
10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin | Playlist
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Following the death of icon Aretha Franklin, we sort through some of her best songs ever, including “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.”
10 Songs Overflowing with Power | Playlist 🎧
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The energetic playlist “10 Songs Overflowing with Power” includes songs courtesy of Bastille, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Beatty, and Rae Sremmurd among others.
Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review
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‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”
Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review
![Quavo, W O R K I N M E [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/quavo-workinme-quality-control-capitol-motown.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are positive, not earth shattering.
11 Songs That Explore the Afterlife | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Explore the Afterlife [Photo Credits: Loma Vista, Pixabay, Sanctuary]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/11-songs-that-explore-the-afterlife.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Musicians with songs that explore the afterlife include Arcade Fire, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, Julia Michaels & Tyler Childers among others.
Maluma, ‘Mala Mía’ | Track Review
![Maluma, Mala Mía [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/maluma-mala-mia-sony-music-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Columbia superstar Maluma uses his sexy, seductive charm and sick pipes to conjure up a hit on his new reggaetón single, “Mala Mía.”
Skye & Chris Brown, ‘Fairytale’ | Track Review
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Skye and Chris Brown unite their powerful voices together for a lush, sleek, and sexy urban contemporary duet in “Fairytale.”
Quavo, ‘L A M B T A L K’ | Track Review
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Quavo of Migos ‘goes it alone’ on “L A M B T A L K,” one of three solo singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are respectable, not game changing.