No Jumper, ‘Hard’ | Track Review
No Jumper Records releases its first single in partnership with Atlantic Records, “Hard.” “Hard” features Tay-K and Blocboy JB.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Amara La Negra, ‘Insecure’ | Track Review
Rising Afro-Dominican-American urban-pop artist Amara La Negra shines on her infectious single, “Insecure.” Judging by the quality, she has no reason to be the least bit insecure.
Thirty Seconds to Mars, ‘One Track Mind’ | Track Review
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Jared Leto and Thirty Seconds to Mars release “One Track Mind,” the third advance single from their highly-anticipated 2018 album, ‘AMERICA.’ A$AP Rocky assists.
Young M.A, ‘Praktice’ | Track Review
Rising Brooklyn rapper Young M.A returns with a new banger, “Praktice.” She remains fearless, unapologetic, and ‘tough as nails’ in her delivery.
KYLE, ‘Playinwitme’ | Track Review
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Rising California rapper KYLE continues to make a case for himself on single “Playinwitme.” He’s assisted by Grammy-nominated R&B standout, Kehlani.
Shawn Mendes, Lost in Japan | Track Review 🎵
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Canadian pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes follows up his stunning single “In My Blood with a second impressive single of 2018, “Lost in Japan.”
Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes | Album Review
Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton delivers a tight, well-rounded eight-track album with ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ her first solo album since 2010.
These 13 Songs Will Totally Numb You | Playlist
Linkin Park, Pink Floyd, Rihanna, and Usher are among the biggest musicians appearing on the ‘These 13 Songs Will Totally Numb You’ playlist.
15 Songs with Lyrics that Reference Kentucky | Playlist 🎧
Can Kentucky be characterized by song lyrics? The ‘15 Songs with Lyrics that Reference Kentucky’ sure tries it, featuring songs courtesy of Bryson Tiller, Carrie Underwood, Drake, and more.
Shawn Mendes, In My Blood | Track Review 🎵
Canadian pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes masterfully exhibits vulnerability, resolve, and soulfulness on his powerful new single, “In My Blood.”
Rich the Kid, ‘Early Morning Trappin’ | Track Review
Rising rapper Rich the Kid enlists fellow riser Trippie Redd for “Early Morning Trappin,” the third single from his debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’
Jason Aldean, ‘Rearview Town’ | Track Review
Jason Aldean flaunts his rich, robust vocals on “Rearview Town,” the title track and second single from his forthcoming album.
Panic! At the Disco, Say Amen (Saturday Night) | Track Review 🎵
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The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “Say Amen (Saturday Night).”
Panic! At the Disco, ‘(F**k a) Silver Lining’ | Track Review 🎵
The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “(Fuck a) Silver Lining.”
11 Songs Where the ‘Savior’ Isn’t Necessarily God | Playlist
George Ezra, Iggy Azalea, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rise Against are among musicians appearing on “Songs Where the ‘Savior’ isn’t necessarily God.”
Young Rising Sons, ‘Whiskey’ | Track Review
Rising alternative collective New Jersey band Young Rising Sons, fronted by Andy Tongren, shows tremendous potential on single “Whiskey.”
Pearl Jam, ‘Can’t Deny Me’ | Track Review
Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam return ‘fired up’ on the brief but amped-up protest anthem, “Can’t Deny Me.” The spirit is appreciated, but song is imperfect.
Sabrina Carpenter & Jonas Blue, ‘Alien’ | Track Review
American Actress-singer Sabrina Carpenter and English DJ-producer Jonas Blue join forces for enjoyable dance-pop record, “Alien.”
7 Songs Where Shade Plays a Role | Playlist
Lana Del Rey, Sufjan Stevens, and The Weeknd are among the artists appearing on 7 Songs Where ‘Shade’ Plays a Role.
N.E.R.D & Rihanna, ‘Lemon (Drake Remix)’ | Track Review
Following the moderate success of the original, N.E.R.D and Rihanna tap Drake for the remix of “Lemon,” fitting titled “Lemon (Drake Remix).”
11 Songs Associated with the Word Strip | Playlist 🎧
The word ‘strip’ can be used in various contexts. On 11 Songs Associated with the word strip, more often than not, the context is sexual.
Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Let it Be’ | Track Review
Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko continues to build her case as pop’s next big star on “Let it Be,” one of a number of advance singles from her debut album, ‘Expectations.’
Love Simon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Album Review
The original motion picture soundtrack accompanying the highly-anticipated film, ‘Love, Simon’ has its fair share of highlights, old and new.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Right or Wrong’ | Track Review
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With ‘Until Death Call My Name’ pushed back for a late April 2018 release, YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases a third advance single, “Right or Wrong,” featuring Future.
Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review
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Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”
Cheat Codes & Danny Quest, ‘NSFW’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”
Famous Dex, ‘Japan’ | Track Review
With the rap game saturated with much of the same, Famous Dex releases an enjoyable, though relatively indistinct single with “Japan.”