Charli XCX, After the Afterparty | Track Review 🎵
Charli XCX continues to build a compelling résumé with her newest single, “After the Afterparty.” She is assisted by up-and-coming rapper, Lil Yachty.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreCharli XCX, After the Afterparty | Track Review 🎵
Drake, Sneakin’ | Track Review 🎵
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Drake is fierce as ever on “Sneakin’,” another single from his upcoming project, ‘More Life’. He enlists up-and-coming rapper 21 Savage to assist.
Common, Home | Track Review 🎵
Common flexes on another sound pre-release single from ‘Black America Again,’ “Home,” featuring underrated R&B standout Bilal.
Drake, Two Birds, One Stone | Track Review 🎵
Drake is on autopilot on the fiery ‘Two Birds, One Stone.’ He hangs up singing and pop raps in favor of hard-hitting, unapologetic rhymes.
DNCE, Blown | Track Review 🎵
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After two superb singles with “Cake by the Ocean” and “Body Moves,” DNCE is lukewarm at best on new single “Blown.”
Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain | Track Review 🎵
“Let Me Explain” gives breakthrough Louisville rapper/singer Bryson Tiller another potential hit. It serves as the promo single for his upcoming LP.
Emeli Sandé, Garden | Track Review 🎵
Emeli Sandé shines on the second single from Long Live the Angels, “Garden,” featuring Jay Electronica and Àine Zion.
Tove Lo, Lady Wood | Album Review
Swedish alternative pop artist Tove Lo Compels on her sophomore album, ‘Lady Wood.’ “Cool Girl” and “Keep it Simple” serve as highlights from the LP.
Common, Pyramids | Track Review 🎵
Common showcases immense grit on the hard-hitting “Pyramids,” among the crème de la crème from album, ‘Black America Again.’
Music Shopping List: Alicia Keys & More
Music Shopping List, November 4, 2016: Alicia Keys, Common & Bon Jovi Lead the Charge with respective new albums. The first music release week in November is top-heavy. There are three notable releases: Alicia Keys (HERE), Common (Black America Again)…
Emeli Sandé, Breathing Underwater | Track Review 🎵
Emeli Sandé shines on the third single from her sophomore album Long Live the Angels, ballad “Breathing Underwater.”
Alicia Keys, Holy War | Track Review 🎵
Alicia Keys continues to expand beyond her roots on “Holy War,” the second confirmed song from her upcoming album, 'Here.'
Rank Up or Down: Lady Gaga
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After evaluating the first five albums released by Lady Gaga, which ranks as the crème de la crème and which is the bottom of the barrel?
Korn Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘The Serenity of Suffering’
Veteran nu-metal band Korn shines on its highly anticipated 12th studio album, ‘The Serenity of Suffering.’
Sia, This Is Acting (Deluxe) | Album Review 💿
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Sia expands ‘This Is Acting’ with the release of a deluxe edition. The Deluxe adds highlights with “Cheap Thrills,” “The Greatest,” and “Jesus Wept.”
Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby DRAM | Album Review 💿
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Even though DRAM's debut album Big Baby D.R.A.M. is “all over the place,” it’s intriguing and enjoyable through and through.
Drake, Fake Love | Track Review 🎵
Drake sounds tried-and-true on “Fake Love,” a single from his upcoming album, ‘More Life’ expected in December.
Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me | Album Review 💿
Easy listening crooner Michael Bublé shows consistency on ‘Nobody But Me’, his seventh major label studio album.
Young M.A, Ooouuu | Track Review 🎵
Rhyme after rhyme, Young M.A impresses with her flow on “Ooouuu.” It serves as a fantastic introduction, showcasing the utmost potential.
Aminé, Caroline | Track Review 🎵
Oregon rap newcomer Aminé delivers an irresistible, catchy single with “Caroline,” which serves as the promo single from his debut album, 'Good For You.'
Predicting Grammy Nominations: Best New Artist
59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: breakout country artist Maren Morris ('Hero') seems like a lock for a nomination.
Lady Gaga, Joanne | Album Review
‘Joanne’ marks the most eclectic album of Lady Gaga’s career. Lady Gaga expands the script beyond the dance-pop that dominated her early career.
Music Shopping List: Kenny Chesney & More
Kenny Chesney (‘Cosmic Hallelujah’), Tove Lo (‘Lady Wood’), and Jeezy (‘Trap or Die 3’) represent the biggest new albums released on October 28, 2016.
Predicting Grammy Nominations: Pop Vocal Album
59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: Adele (‘25’) should be a lock for pop vocal album nomination.
Tyler Glenn, Excommunication | Album Review 💿
Neon Trees Frontman turned solo artist Tyler Glenn depicts brilliant, meaningful message on his debut album, ‘Excommunication’
12 Songs That Keep it Up | Playlist
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Charlie Puth, Drake, and Coldplay are among musicians who contribute songs on the playlist ’12 Songs That Keep it Up.'
Little Mix, Shout Out to My Ex | Track Review 🎵
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Little Mix throws mad shade at their exes in “Shout Out to My Ex,” the promo single for upcoming album, ‘Glory Days’.