Metallica, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct | Album Review 💿
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Veteran metal band Metallica return ferociously on Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, their first new studio LP in eight years.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Those We Lost: 3 Most Shocking Musical Deaths of 2016
In a year of immense tragedy, the deaths of Prince, George Michael, and David Bowie were among the most shocking musical deaths of 2016.
Year-End List: Best of the Best of 2016
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After dropping numerous lists, which artists, albums, and songs were the consensus best of the best of 2016?
The Skins Shine on Debut EP, ‘Still Sleep’
Up-and-coming eclectic band The Skins show immense potential on their debut EP, Still Sleep.’
Roy Woods Shows Potential on ‘Nocturnal’ EP
Canadian up-and-coming urban artist Roy Woods shows potential on his second EP, Nocturnal. Woods is still a work in progress.
Migos, Bad and Boujee | Track Review 🎵
Up and coming rap collective Migos and up and coming solo artist Lil Uzi Vert deliver a hard-hitting, sick banger with “Bad and Boujee.”
Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello, Bad Things | Track Review 🎵
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Midwest rapper Machine Gun Kelly and up-and-coming pop star Camila Cabello showcase mad chemistry on pop megahit, “Bad Things.”
Year-End List: Countdown: 10 Best Rap Albums of 2016
Tribe, Chance, or Kanye? Who earns to honors of best rap album of 2016 from The Musical Hype? Check out our countdown to see who came out on top!
Sampha, Blood on Me | Track Review 🎵
British electronic producer and singer/songwriter Sampha drops an extraordinary gem with “Blood on Me,” from his forthcoming debut, PROCESS.
Jacob Sartorius, Last Text | Track Review 🎵
They say third time’s charm. The same fortune can’t be said for a third Jacob Sartorius single, “Last Text.”
Big Sean, Moves | Track Review 🎵
Ahead of his fourth studio album, I Decided, Big Sean drops a cocky new single, “Moves.” Although “Moves” is brief, it packs a punch.
Year-End List: 20 Best R&B Albums or 2016
Beyoncé (Lemonade), Solange (A Seat at the Table), and Frank Ocean (Blonde) lead the charge of the 20 best R&B albums of 2016.
20 Worst Songs of 2016 | Year-End Playlist
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2016 has had its fair share of respectable, even superb songs. Even so, there have also been some totally awful songs that simply aren’t forgivable.
Year-End List: 40 Best Albums of 2016
Beyoncé (Lemonade), Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Skelton Tree), and Solange (A Seat at the Table) lead the charge of the 40 bests albums of 2016.
Chris Brown, Party | Track Review 🎵
Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.
Yo Gotti, Castro | Track Review 🎵
Ahead of his second album of 2016, ‘White Friday (CM9), Yo Gotti drops star-studded flex-track, “Castro” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz.
10 Most Disappointing Albums of 2016
The 10 albums that grace this list have one thing in common – all are considered to be disappointments in 2016.
10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)! | Playlist
The playlist at hand, “10 Songs That’ll Make You Stand Up (Or Nah)!” contains 10 songs that’ll make the listener stand up…or nah!
Zayn & Taylor Swift, I Don’t Wanna Live Forever | Track Review 🎵
Pop standouts Zayn & Taylor Swift join forces for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” the featured single from Fifty Shades Darker.
Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review
Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.'
50 Best Songs of 2016 | Year in Review Playlist
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Kanye West (“Ultralight Beam”), Lukas Graham (“7 Years”) and The Chainsmokers (“Closer”) highlights the 50 Best Songs of 2016.
Post Malone, Stoney | Album Review 💿
While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.
Early Predictions for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards
Early 59th Annual Grammy Award Predictions: Adele poised for another big night with “Hello” and album ‘25’.
Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP
Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’
Fetty Wap, Like a Star | Track Review 🎵
Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Like a Star.” Not even Nicki Minaj or savvy production worker can elevate this dud.
Tech N9ne Electrifies on ‘The Storm’
Underrated and underappreciated Midwest rapper Tech N9ne electrifies on his latest album, ‘The Storm.’
Ryan Adams, Do You Still Love Me? | Track Review 🎵
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“Do You Still Love Me?” doesn’t give rock singer/songwriter veteran Ryan Adams a game changer, but does find Adams at his best.