Nas, NASIR | Album Review
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Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’
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Dan + Shay, ‘Keeping Score’ | Track Review
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Country duo Dan + Shay enlist Kelly Clarkson for “Keeping Score,” the fifth single from their self-titled, third studio album.
Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review
![Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bebe-rexha-expectations-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’
GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review
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Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”
Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿
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After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.
Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review
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While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’
15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs | Playlist 🎧
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“15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Maluma among others.
Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review
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Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.
Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵
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Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’
11 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens | Playlist
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“11 Captivating Songs That Reference Aliens” features songs from artists including Coldplay, Katy Perry, and MGMT among others.
Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review
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Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”
As I Lay Dying, ‘My Own Grave’ | Track Review
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With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.
Cheat Codes, Level 1 (EP) | Album Review
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L.A., Cali DJ/production trio Cheat Codes absolutely ‘kill it’, taking it ‘next level’ on their debut, six-song EP, ‘Level 1.’
Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review
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New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’
Dave Matthews Band, Come Tomorrow | Album Review
Following a six-year hiatus, popular, eclectic rock band Dave Matthews Band, comes back in top-notch form on ‘Come Tomorrow.’
11 Colorful Songs About Various Bugs | Playlist
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Artists gracing “11 Colorful Songs About Various Bugs” include Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Red Fang, Wolf Parade, and Zedd among others.
Yellow Claw & DJ Snake, ‘Public Enemy’ | Track Review
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Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ “Public Enemy” pairs the Dutch duo with DJ Snake.
Interpol, ‘The Rover’ | Track Review
Interpol returns after a four-year hiatus with its sixth studio album, ‘Marauder.’ The dark, spirited “The Rover” serves as the set’s promo single.
Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘The Light’ | Track Review
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Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign start the summer off right with the groovy, if shallow sex record, “The Light.” It’s not deep, but it’s certainly lit.
DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, ‘Liberated’ | Track Review
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Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”
Ruel, ‘Younger’ | Track Review
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15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’
Marshmello, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review
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‘Goin’ solo’ without a vocal collaborator on his latest release, Marshmello impresses on his brief, but jam-packed instrumental single, “Tell Me.”
Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review
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Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.” Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’
Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review
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Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’
15 Songs That Reference Stars | Playlist
![15 Songs That Reference Stars [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Domino, Def Jam, Interscope, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/15-songs-that-reference-stars.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Playlist “15 Songs That Reference Stars” features songs courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Bazzi, and Kendrick Lamar & SZA, among others.
Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review
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A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince.