Omarion, BDY ON ME | Track Review 🎵
Omarion has difficulty carving space in a cool urban contemporary market with his cliché new single, “BDY ON ME.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreOmarion, BDY ON ME | Track Review 🎵
Bleachers, Hate That You Know Me | Track Review 🎵
Bleachers continue an excellent track record of superb singles with “Hate That You Know Me,” the 2nd single from sophomore album, GONE NOW.
Shawn Mendes, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ | Track Review
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Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’
Shawn Hook, Reminding Me | Track Review 🎵
Canadian pop artist Shawn Hook shines on the reminiscent single, “Reminding Me,” featuring Vanessa Hudgens. Both Hook and Hudgens reminisce on exes.
Music Shopping List: Gorillaz and Mary J. Blige Returns
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The Return of Gorillaz (‘Humanz’) and Mary J. Blige (‘Strength of a Woman’) leads new music releases arriving Friday, April 28, 2017.
Paramore, Hard Times | Track Review 🎵
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Paramore returns with an electrifying, new single, “Hard Times,” which serves as the promo single for its 5th studio album, ‘After Laughter.’
Charlie Puth, Attention | Track Review 🎵
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Charlie Puth returns with “Attention,” presumably the promo single for his sophomore album. “Attention” is a step up, but Puth hasn’t conquered just yet.
Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Track Review 🎵
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Alternative singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey enlists the services of urban contemporary standout The Weeknd for lustful, new single, "Lust for Life."
Kiiara, Whippin | Track Review 🎵
Kiiara returns with underwhelming new single “Whippin,” which doesn’t sound starkly different from her breakthrough single, “Gold.”
Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo | Track Review 🎵
Lil Yachty falls short on “Peek a Boo.” Although assisted by Migos, “Peek a Boo” feels lackluster and devoid of originality.
Lady Gaga, The Cure | Track Review 🎵
Lady Gaga returns with a surprise new single, “The Cure.” “The Cure” seems to be a return to form for the dance-pop artist, without breaking any new ground.
Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿
Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.
Machine Gun Kelly, Trap Paris | Track Review 🎵
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Machine Gun Kelly, assisted by Quavo & Ty Dolla $ign, returns with toughness on “Trap Paris,” the 3rd single from his 3rd LP, bloom.
DNCE, Kissing Strangers | Track Review 🎵
Pop collective DNCE returns with another fun, sexy single, “Kissing Strangers,” assisted by Nicki Minaj.
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿
Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.
Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’
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The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.
Music Shopping List: Brad Paisley Leads the Charge
Brad Paisley (‘Love and War’) leads new music to check out beginning Friday, April 21, 2017. Incubus, blackbear, and Sheryl Crow also drop new albums.
Logic, Black SpiderMan | Track Review 🎵
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Logic drops “Black SpiderMan,” the second single from his highly anticipated third album, ‘Everybody,’ arriving May 5, 2017.
John Mayer, The Search for Everything | Album Review 💿
39-year old Pop/rock darling John Mayer comes back strong on his first new album after a four-year hiatus, ‘The Search for Everything.’
Beyoncé, Die With You | Track Review 🎵
Beyoncé showcases the sheer beauty of her voice on her romantic, bare-bones single, “Die With You.”
XXXTentacion, Look at Me! | Track Review 🎵
19-year old up-and-coming rapper XXXTentacion drops one of the filthiest singles of 2017 with “Look at Me!”
Frank Ocean, Biking | Track Review 🎵
Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.
Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review 💿
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Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’
Halsey, Now or Never | Track Review 🎵
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Halsey demands her ‘hot n cold’ lover decide about the state of their relationship on “Now or Never,” promo from hopeless fountain kingdom.
Lyrical Spotlight: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’
Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers drop an enjoyable debut album with ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’ Here are some of the notable lyrical moments from the effort.
Pentatonix, PTX Vol. IV – Classics | Album Review 💿
Pentatonix strikes gold on PTX Vol. IV – Classics. The 7-song EP covers classics including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Imagine” & “Jolene.”
Opinion: Harry Styles Edges Zayn For Best Post-One Direction Debut Single
With four out of five One Direction members issuing debut singles, Harry Styles narrowly edges Zayn for top honors with “Sign of the Times.”