DJ Khaled, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review
DJ Khaled enlists Drake for the umpteenth time on “To the Max,” the third promo single from his latest star-studded album, ‘Grateful.’
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Prophets of Rage, ‘Unf**k the World’ | Track Review
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Rock-Rap super-group Prophets of Rage drops the fiery “Unfuck the World,” the promo single from their self-titled debut album.
The Chart Scoop | Bryson Tiller Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Bryson Tiller takes ‘True to Self’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber remain at no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Despacito.”
Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review 💿
‘The Transition of Mali,’ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.
Music Shopping List | Katy Perry Returns With ‘Witness’
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Katy Perry returns with her 5th studio album, ‘Witness.’ Lady Antebellum, SZA, Rise Against, Phoenix, and AJR drop new albums June 9, 2017.
Ansel Elgort, You Can Count on Me | Track Review 🎵
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Ansel Elgort enlists his buddy Logic on pleasing, love-oriented single, “You Can Count on Me.”
All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review 💿
On its seventh album, ‘Last Young Renegade,’ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, ‘Renegade’ remains enjoyable.
Arcade Fire, ‘Everything Now’ | Track Review
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Alternative rock darlings Arcade Fire return in a big, groovy way with “Everything Now,” the promo single from their upcoming album of the same title.
20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) | The Musical Hype
Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).
Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review 💿
Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it's a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.
Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review
Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.
Muse, ‘Dig Down’ | Track Review
British alternative rock band Muse returns with a politically-charged single, “Dig Down.” “Dig Down” offers few answers, but promotes the ‘resist’ movement.
Noah Cyrus, ‘Stay Together’ | Track Review
Noah Cyrus makes preparations to release her debut album, ‘NC-17.’ “Stay Together” marks the second single, following “Make Me (Cry).”
Mali Music, ‘Loved by You’ | Track Review
Mali Music and Jazmine Sullivan portray the power and sanctity of love on the fifth single from ‘The Transition of Mali,’ “Loved by You.”
Mali Music, Contradiction | Track Review 🎵
Mali Music and Jhené Aiko join forces for the compelling duet, “Contradiction.” The duet originally appeared on Chi-Raq soundtrack.
Noah Cyrus, I’m Stuck | Track Review 🎵
Teen-pop artist Noah Cyrus returns with her third career single, “I’m Stuck.” The results are mixed at best.
Bleachers, I Miss Those Days | Track Review 🎵
Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for sophomore album, ‘Gone Now’ with its fourth and final promo single, “I Miss Those Days.”
Mali Music, ‘Still’ | Track Review
Throughout the course of “Still,” inspirational R&B artist Mali Music presents the goods, delivering a capable vocal performance and transcendent messaging.
A$AP MOB, ‘RAF’ | Track Review
A$AP MOB returns with a star-studded, flex track, “RAF,” named after Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons.
Meek Mill, ‘Glow Up’ | Track Review
Meek Mill kicks off ‘Meek Mill season’ with his new single, “Glow Up.” “Glow Up” is a good turn-up track, but by no means the second coming.
Washed Out, ‘Get Lost’ | Track Review
Washed Out – aka Ernest Greene – returns after a four-year hiatus with a groovy, new single, “Get Lost.” As always, the vibe dominates “Get Lost.”
Halsey, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review
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Halsey returns with the third single from her sophomore album ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ “Strangers.” She is assisted by Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony).
Mali Music, ‘My Life’ | Track Review
On his single “My Life,” Mali Music offers another excellent example of a secular song with positive, uplifting, and transcendent messaging.
Music Shopping List | Halsey Returns With ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’
Halsey (‘hopeless fountain kingdom’) leads a star-studded cast of artists with new albums. All Time Low, Bleachers, and others drop new LPs June 2, 2017.
Halsey, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵
Ahead of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ Halsey returns with a second single, “Eyes Closed.” “Eyes Closed” is ‘good’ at best, not particularly great.
Martin Garrix & Troye Sivan, There for You | Track Review 🎵
Rising DJ Martin Garrix and alt-pop sensation Troye Sivan collaborate on “There for You,” a pleasant, if ‘lite’ EDM single.
Future, Mask Off [Remix] | Track Review 🎵
Future and Kendrick Lamar combine forces on a compelling remix of “Mask Off,” a top-10 hit from Future’s self-titled album.