Kris Wu, ‘B.M.’ | Track Review
Actor-musician Kris Wu delivers an easygoing, enjoyable, flex-fest-of-a-single with “B.M.” What does “B.M.” stand for? Burberry Made, of course.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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blackbear, cybersex | Album Review 💿
Confident, tatted, singer-rapper-songwriter blackbear assembles an enjoyable, star-studded mixtape with ‘cybersex.’
Music Shopping List | Chris Stapleton, U2, Miguel & More
What new albums head up the music shopping list beginning December 1, 2017? New projects from Chris Stapleton, U2, Miguel and others arrive.
James Arthur, ‘Naked’ | Track Review
Building upon his breakout success, British pop musician James Arthur returns with a compelling new single, “Naked.”
Craig David, ‘I Know You’ | Track Review
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English R&B artist Craig David enlists Bastille for “I Know,” a single from his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’
Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.
DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿
Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.
G-Eazy, ‘Summer in December’ | Track Review
G-Eazy changes up the script on “Summer in December,” the fourth teaser track from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’
G-Eazy, ‘The Beautiful & Damned’ | Track Review
G-Eazy returns with “The Beautiful & Damned,” the third single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’
Sia, Everyday is Christmas | Album Review
Australian pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sia delivers an enjoyable album of original Christmas songs on ‘Everday is Christmas.’
Critics Weigh In: Critics Had Mixed Feelings About These 2017 Albums
2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.
8 Beautiful Songs Featuring Dark Content | Playlist
This playlist features eight songs that are beautiful, but contain dark thematic content. Featured artists include Logic, Randy Newman, Sam Smith & others.
10 Songs Incorporating Thanksgiving Words | Playlist 🎧
Celebrating thanksgiving and beyond, this playlist features 10 songs that incorporate Thanksgiving vocabulary words. Some wholesome, some not.
Secular Songs That ‘Take You to Church’ | Playlist
This playlist is comprised of 12 secular songs that ‘take you to church,’ well sort of. These songs aren’t necessarily fueled by Christianity.
Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review
Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’
Critics Weigh In | Taylor Swift, ‘Reputation’
The reviews are in for ‘Reputation,’ the highly-anticipated, sixth studio album by Taylor Swift. What do those ‘professional’ critics think?
15 Songs That Incorporate Virtues | Playlist 🎧
In a more ‘virtuous’ turn, The Musical Hype handpicks 15 songs that incorporates virtues including faith, love, and prudence.
Luke Bryan, ‘Hooked on It’ | Track Review
Luke Bryan remains in ‘country’ mode on “Hooked on It,” the fourth single issued in advance of ‘What Makes You Country,’ arriving December 8.
Tory Lanez, ‘I Sip’ | Track Review
After ‘kicking things up a notch’ on “Real Thing,” Tory Lanez keeps the momentum going (for the most part) on the tipsy, “I Sip.”
Chris Stapleton, ‘Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind’ | Track Review
Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind,” serves as the third single.
Sofi Tukker, ‘Energia’ | Track Review
Dance Duo Sofi Tukker continue their ‘flex-fest’ with their latest single “Energia,” a clear contrast to previous jams “F*ck They” and “Best Friend.”
Lauv, ‘Paris in the Rain’ | Track Review
23-year old up-and-coming artist Lauv continues makes a name for himself on single, “Paris in the Rain.”
Chilling Songs About Charles Manson | Playlist
Following the death of cult leader, murderer, and pop cultural icon Charles Manson, we examine 8 chilling songs about, influenced, or referencing him.
Music Shopping List | blackbear drops ‘cybersex’
Friday, November 24, 2017, is a quiet new music release date. Blackbear arrives the following Monday with a new project, ‘cybersex.’
Fall Out Boy, ‘Hold Me Tight or Don’t’ | Track Review
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After pushing back ‘M A N I A’ to January 2018, Fall Out Boy returns with the project’s fourth single, “Hold Me Tight or Don’t.”
Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha, ‘Home’ | Track Review
Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, and Bebe Rexha join forces on “Home,” the third single issued ahead of soundtrack ‘Bright: The Album.’
Miguel, Pineapple Skies | Track Review 🎵
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Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.