Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review
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Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.
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Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review
20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.
Maddie Poppe, ‘Going Going Gone’ | Track Review
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Maddie Poppe, the winner of the first season of the revived version of American Idol, exhibits potential on the studio version of winning original single, “Going Going Gone.”
BTS, Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’ | Album Review
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Rising K-pop collective BTS delivers an enjoyable, energetic album with ‘Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’, their historic no. 1 album on the Billboard 200.
Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) | Album Review
Jessie J uplifts on ‘R.O.S.E. (Empowerment),’ the fourth and final four-song EP that comprises her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
Songs About Boys, Vol. 1 | Playlist
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Artists contributing to the overwhelming boyishness of “Songs About Boys, Vol. 1” include Charlie Puth, The Chainsmokers and Charli XCX among many others.
Yellow Claw, ‘Fake Chanel’ | Track Review
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Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw continues to be prolific in 2018, dropping single “Fake Chanel” featuring rappers A$AP Ferg and Creek Boyz.
Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Sex) | Album Review
Jessie J gets sensual on ‘R.O.S.E. (Sex),’ the third of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
Jonas Blue, ‘Rise’ | Track Review
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Rising English DJ Jonas Blue taps rising L.A.-based urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack for “Rise,” his second single of 2018.
Michael Ray, ‘One That Got Away’ | Track Review
Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’
Drake, ‘Duppy Freestyle’ | Track Review
[usr 4] Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West. “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ my enemies eat.” Sigh, beefs seem to…
Pusha T, Daytona | Album Review
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Pusha T returns in a big way with his third studio album ‘Daytona’, despite the fact that the set is comprised of just seven tracks and runs only 21 minutes long.
11 Songs About Painful, Torturous, or Troubling Ways to Die | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Songs About Painful, Torturous, or Troubling Ways to Die” features music from Aberrant Construct, Madonna, Marilyn Manson & Slayer.
Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review
Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson.
Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review
Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’
Loote, ‘Longer Than I Thought’ | Track Review
Rising NYC-based pop duo Loote (Emma Lov and Jackson Foote) enlist Joe Jonas for their fun, ‘exes-struggling-to-move-on’ themed single, “Longer Than I Thought.”
Alec Benjamin, ‘Let Me Down Slowly’ | Track Review
Rising Phoenix, Arizona-bred singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin shows massive potential on his heartfelt new single, “Let Me Down Slowly.”
Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) | Album Review
Jessie J details her ‘obsessions’ on ‘R.O.S.E. (Obsessions),’ the second of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review
The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”
A$AP Rocky, Testing | Album Review 💿
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Truly a ‘test,’ A$AP Rocky delivers some great moments as well as many overambitious and arduous ones on his third studio album, ‘Testing.’
17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent | Playlist
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“17 Songs Inspired by Outer Space…to an Extent” features songs courtesy of Ansel Elgort, Bazzi, KYLE, Manchester Orchestra, & The Voidz.
Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Realisations) | Album Review
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Jessie J gets personal on ‘R.O.S.E. (Realisations),’ the first of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
Omar Apollo, ‘Ignorin’ | Track Review
Rising ‘alternative’ artist Omar Apollo showcases his own distinct, unique style on the brief, but intriguing single, “Ignorin’” from his debut EP, ‘Stereo.’
Chelsea Collins, ‘Vendetta’ | Track Review
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Prepare to put Chelsea Collins on your radar. The 19-year old proves she’s the total artistic, musical package on “Vendetta,” her third single from 2018.
YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review
YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’
Michael Ray, ‘Summer Water’ | Track Review
Florida country singer Michael Ray returns with “Summer Water,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’
R3HAB x Skytech, ‘What You Do’ | Track Review
Two proves to be better than one on instrumental EDM dance gem “What You Do,” a collaboration between DJs/producers R3HAB and Skytech.