Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review
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Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
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Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review
![Childish Gambino, Summertime Magic [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/childish-gambino-summertime-magic-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
Twenty One Pilots, ‘Nico and the Niners’ | Track Review
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Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major label LP, ‘Trench.’
Twenty One Pilots, ‘Jumpsuit’ | Track Review
Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major-label LP, ‘Trench.’
10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’ | Playlist
![10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’ [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Epic, GOOD, Interscope, Make Noise, RCA, Republic, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10-songs-where-you-know-or-no.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Artists providing the tunes for “10 Songs Where You ‘Know’ or ‘No’” include Florence + The Machine, G-Eazy, Pusha T, and One Direction.
Nash Boogie, ‘A/C Blow Cold’ | Track Review
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Sacramento rapper and producer Nash Boogie drops a surefire banger on single “A/C Blow Cold” featuring Luke Tailor and Apollo Cutts.
A R I Z O N A, ‘Summer Days’ | Track Review
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A R I Z O N A – “the band, not the state” – returns with two new singles, including the readymade summer jam, “Summer Days.”
Skooly, ‘Crazy S**t’ | Track Review
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Despite the ‘in your face song title,’ neither Skooly or Lil Xan offer much craziness beyond clichés on the brief banger “Crazy S**t.”
Maty Noyes, Lava Lamps | Track Review 🎵
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Rising pop artist Maty Noyes returns with an eccentrically fun & naughty single, “Lava Lamps,” assisted superbly by up-and-comer, Beekwilder.
YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review
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British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’
8 Secular ‘Amen’ Songs | Playlist
![8 Secular Amen Songs [Photo Credits: 88rising, Atlantic, EMPIRE, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8-secular-amen-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brief playlist “8 Secular ‘Amen’ Songs” features music courtesy of Halestorm, Panic! At the Disco, and Rich Brian among others.
BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1999 WILDFIRE’ | Track Review
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Rising boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1999 WILDFIRE,” their first single following the exit of original member, Ameer Vann.
Jason Mraz, ‘Might as Well Dance’ | Track Review
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Jason Mraz exceeds expectations with “Might as Well Dance,” the eclectic single third advance single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’
Lil Yachty, ‘Who Want the Smoke?’ | Track Review
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Despite taking a “couple of Ls,” Lil Yachty has a banger on his hands with “Who Want the Smoke?”, featuring Cardi B and Offset.
Florida Georgia Line, ‘Talk You Out of It’ | Track Review
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Florida Georgia Line returns with their third single of 2018, ballad “Talk You Out of It.” The modus operandi is simple – action in the bedroom.
Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review
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Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’
9 Songs Referencing the Word CROSS in Various Ways | Playlist 🎧
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Artists compelling with their songs on 9 Songs Referencing the Word CROSS in Various Ways include Maxwell, Mike Shinoda, Sabrina Claudio & Sufjan Stevens.
12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco | Playlist
![12 Songs with References to David Koresh & Waco [Photo Credits: Epic, IDJ, Columbia, J, Capitol, Charles River, Grand Hustle, Public Domain, Interscope, Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/12-songs-with-references-to-david-koresh.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Beastie Boys, Ghostface Killah, Pitbull, and Rick Ross are among artists with songs featuring lyrics that reference cult leader David Koresh and Waco.
Why Don’t We, ‘Talk’ | Track Review
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Rising boy band Why Don’t We sing about bad communication in their fading relationships on their third single of 2018, “Talk.”
Iggy Azalea, ‘Kream’ | Track Review
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Iggy Azalea taps Tyga for “Kream,” the promo single from her forthcoming EP, ‘Survive the Summer.’ “Kream” is ultimately a ‘mixed bag.’
Max George, ‘Barcelona’ | Track Review
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Max George, a member of the now defunct boy band The Wanted, releases his debut single, “Barcelona.” The results are positive, but not game changing.
Lil Pump, ‘Drug Addicts’ | Track Review
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Lil Pump continues to build his career on clichés an utter shallowness on his latest, empty and irresponsible single, “Drug Addicts.”
Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿
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Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.
10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers | Playlist
![10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers [Photo Credits: Young Turks, RCA, Triple Tigers, Cash Money, Domino, Pixabay, Republic, Capitol, Red Bull]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10-songs-that-go-strictly-by-the-numbers.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the playlist “10 Songs That Go Strictly by the Numbers,” Arctic Monkeys, Drake, and Kamasi Washington are among artists providing ‘numeric’ tunes.
Justin Timberlake, ‘SoulMate’ | Track Review
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Pop superstar Justin Timberlake sounds great on “SoulMate,” but the summer song suffers from flimsy songwriting that lacks depth.
Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review
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Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’
13 Songs Fueled by ‘Nothing’ | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Fueled by Nothing [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Cash Money, Columbia, Island, Pixabay, Rex Orange County, Ruffhouse, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/13-songs-fueled-by-nothing.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite the nothingness, “13 Songs Fueled by Nothing” features songs courtesy of Blackbear, Dierks Bentley, Lauryn Hill, Prince & Shawn Mendes among others.