PARTYNEXTDOOR Suffers From Predictability On ‘PND 3’
Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3). Once more, the production is slick, the tempos slow, and the subject matter limited.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Frank Ocean, Blonde | Album Review 💿
Pop musician Frank Ocean returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Blonde'. He makes following up a masterpiece look easy.
James Vincent McMorrow, Get Low | Track Review 🎵
Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow outdoes himself on “Get Low,” one of the promo singles for forthcoming September album, ‘We Move.’
Michael Bublé, Nobody but Me | Track Review 🎵
Michael Bublé returns with infectious, “tongue-in-cheek” single, “Nobody but Me.” “Nobody but Me” serves as the title track for Bublé’s forthcoming album.
Ellie Goulding, Still Falling for You (Bridget Jones Baby) | Track Review 🎵
Ellie Goulding delivers another well-rounded soundtrack single with “Still Falling for You” from forthcoming film Bridget Jones Baby.
Metallica, Hardwired | Track Review 🎵
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Metallica packs a mighty punch on up-tempo, ambitious, comeback single, “Hardwired.” The metal veterans aren’t playing around.
Shawn Mendes, Mercy | Track Review 🎵
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With latest single “Mercy,” Shawn Mendes continues to successfully build momentum up to the release of sophomore album ‘Illumination’.
Tory Lanez Delivers an Ambitious Debut With ‘I Told You’
Up-and-coming rapper and singer Tory Lanez delivers an ambitious debut album with ‘I Told You’. It’s imperfect, but he showcases plenty of potential.
Britney Spears, Do You Wanna Come Over? | Track Review 🎵
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Britney Spears drops one final single before the arrival of ninth studio album, ‘Glory.’ Single “Do You Wanna Come Over?” definitely, doesn’t disappoint.
Music Shopping List: Britney Spears Returns
Three high-profile albums become available August 26. The biggest of the bunch is arguably the return of Britney Spears ('Glory') after a three-year hiatus.
Jake Miller, Overnight (EP) | Album Review
Jake Miller flexes…his vocals on urban-pop EP, ‘Overnight’. Pre-release singles “Overnight” and “Good Thing” expectedly are the crème de la crème.
Florida Georgia Line, God, Your Mama, And Me | Track Review 🎵
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Florida Georgia Line shines on final ‘Dig Your Roots’ pre-release single “God, Your Mama, And Me,” thanks to an assist from Backstreet Boys.
Big Gigantic, All of Me | Track Review
Big Gigantic drops his final single, “All of Me,” before releasing ‘Brighter Future.’ “All of Me” (featuring ROZES & Logic) shows a truly bright future.
Jordan Fisher Introduces Himself on ‘Jordan Fisher (EP)’
Pop newcomer Jordan Fisher introduces himself to the world on self-titled, debut EP, ‘Jordan Fisher’. It isn’t game changing but displays his potential.
Sevyn Streeter, Prolly | Track Review 🎵
R&B up-and-comer Sevyn Streeter delivers a hip-hop/club-oriented joint with “Prolly,” which arrives ahead of Streeter’s unnamed full-length debut.
Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 | Album Review
![Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rae-sremmurd-sremmlife-2-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After being delayed, southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd finally release their sophomore album, SremmLife 2. SremmLife 2 naturally follow-up SremmLife.
Pros & Cons | Nicki Minaj
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Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians. Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.
Music Shopping List: Tory Lanez & More
Leading the music shopping list on Friday, August 19 is the highly anticipated debut album from Tory Lanez, 'I Told You'.
Banks & Steelz, Anything But Words | Track Review 🎵
Paul Banks (Interpol) and RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) collaborate on “Anything But Words,” the latest single issue from the forthcoming album of the same title.
Old School 2 New School: How Hip-Hop Took Over the World
Music-loving, guest entertainment and technology blogger Caroline takes us on the riveting journey of how hip-hop music (and culture) "took over the world."
Brantley Gilbert, It’s About to Get Dirty | Track Review 🎵
Country musician Brantley Gilbert returns with another new single, “It’s About to Get Dirty.” “Get Dirty” follows up single, “The Weekend.”
Colbie Caillat, Never Got Away | Track Review 🎵
Colbie Caillat remains consistent on the subtle, refined single, “Never Got Away.” “Never Got Away” serves as promo song from Caillat’s upcoming album.
OneRepublic, Kids | Track Review 🎵
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OneRepublic returns with slickly produced single, “Kids.” “Kids” is enjoyable by all means, though not game-changing or transcendent.
Green Day, Bang Bang | Track Review 🎵
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Green Day returns fiery with single “Bang Bang,” the promo single for forthcoming album, ‘Revolution Radio.’
Young the Giant, Home of the Strange | Album Review
Alternative band Young the Giant delivers a superb, eclectic effort with their third studio album, 'Home of the Strange.'
E-40, Petty | Track Review 🎵
E-40 proves he is still relevant on electrifying new single, “Petty.” He enlists up-and-coming MC Kamaiyah to assist on verse two.
Florida Georgia Line, Island | Track Review 🎵
After releasing a couple of so-so singles from upcoming LP ‘Dig You Roots’, Florida Georgia Line “get back on the good foot” with "Island.”