11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist
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“11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.
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Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review
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Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.
11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review
![11 Most Disappointing Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: RCA, Columbia, Island, GOOD, Def Jam, Mass Appeal, Capitol, Quality Control Music, Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11-most-disappointing-albums-2018.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Albums courtesy of A$AP Rocky, Fall Out Boy, and Justin Timberlake are among the ‘11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far).’
Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning | Playlist
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“Champions Only: 9 Songs That Are #Winning” is composed of music courtesy of Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, and Jay Rock among others.
Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿
![Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/black-atlass-pain-pleasure-xo-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, 'Pain & Pleasure.'
Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review
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Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’
25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review
![25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 [Photo Credits: RCA, Fueled by Ramen, FAMM, MCA Nashville, Warner Bros., Island, Bad Boy, Epic, Sub Pop, Domino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/25-stunning-ballads-from-2018.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Christina Aguilera, Jorja Smith, Panic! At the Disco, Shawn Mendes, and Zayn are just a few artists that compose “25 Stunning Ballads from 2018 (So Far).”
Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review
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Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”
Cam, ‘Road to Happiness’ | Track Review
![Cam, Road to Happiness [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cam-road-to-happiness-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Cam keeps it simple, yet beautiful on her second single, yet first original of 2018, “Road to Happiness.”
14 Songs Where Musicians Are ‘In Their Feelings’ | Playlist
![14 Songs Where Musicians are 'In Their Feelings' [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/14-songs-where-musicians-are-in-their-feelings.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“14 Songs Where Musicians Are ‘In Their Feelings’” is composed of songs by Drake, Florence + The Machine, The Neighbourhood, and Post Malone.
Cole Swindell, ‘Love You Too Late’ | Track Review
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Upon announcing his third studio LP, ‘All of It,’ country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell releases his fifth advance single, “Love You Too Late.”
CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review
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Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.
Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review
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Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.
Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid, ‘Eastside’ | Track Review
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Pop super producer and songwriter Benny Blanco taps Halsey and Khalid for his new single, “Eastside.” It’s a pleasant though imperfect listening experience.
Alessia Cara, ‘A Little More’ | Track Review
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Grammy-winning pop standout Alessia Cara keeps it ‘short, sweet, simple, and stripped’ on “A Little More,” her second single released in 2018.
11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, 4AD, Artist Partner Group, Fueled by Ramen, RCA, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11-songs-that-give-off-california-vibes-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs That Give Off California Vibes features music from Charlie Puth, Grimes, Miguel, Panic! At the Disco & Snoop Dogg among others.
Lil Xan, ‘Lies’ | Track Review
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Lil Xan remains busy beyond the ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ dropping a new single, “Lies,” assisted by rising Pennsylvanian rapper, Lil Skies.
Mac Miller, ‘Self Care’ | Track Review
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After announcing his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming,’ Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller drops the first official single from the project, “Self Care.”
teddy💔(Teddy Geiger), ‘I Was in a Cult’ | Track Review
Following ample success as a songwriter and producer for pop’s brightest, Teddy Geiger returns as teddy💔, liberated on the brilliant “I Was in a Cult.”
Lil Kim, ‘Nasty One’ | Track Review
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Following her return from a lengthy hiatus earlier in 2018, Lil Kim falls short of the glory on “Nasty One,” her second single.
In Real Life, ‘Tonight Belongs to You’ | Track Review
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Following “Tattoo (How ‘Bout You)” and “How Badly,” Rising LA boy band In Real Life drops its third single of 2018, “Tonight Belongs to You.”
Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵
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Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”
Ariana Grande, ‘God is a Woman’ | Track Review
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Following the quirky, off-putting single “the light is coming,” Ariana Grande rebounds superbly on “God is a Woman,” the third single from ‘Sweetener.’
11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.
The Best Song from Each Future Album | Critics Choice Playlist
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“Same Damn Time,” “Benz Friends (Whatchutola)” and “Mask Off” are among the picks for ‘The Best Song from Each Future Album.’
9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’ | Playlist 🎧
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Playlist “9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’” features music courtesy of alt-J, Bazzi, Teyana Taylor & Ty Dolla $ign among others.
Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review
![Future, Beast Mode 2 [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/future-beast-mode-2-epic.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’