Bastille, Fake It | Track Review 🎵
Bastille exceeds expectations on second ‘Wild World’ promo single, “Fake It.” There is nothing fake about the song – it’s legit.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Andy Grammer, Fresh Eyes | Track Review 🎵
Pop singer/songwriter Andy Grammer returns with another potential [chivalrous] hit with subtle, yet enjoyable single, “Fresh Eyes.”
Shawn Mendes, Three Empty Words | Track Review 🎵
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After spoiling us on “Ruin,” Canadian teen singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes comes back down to earth to deliver intimate single, “Three Empty Words.”
Flo Rida, Zillionaire | Track Review 🎵
Flo Rida Embraces the art of recycling on latest pop-rap single, “Zillionaire.” Though predictable, “Zillionaire” has all the ingredients to become a hit.
Justin Moore, Somebody Else Will | Track Review 🎵
Justin Moore builds a compelling case for his forthcoming album ‘I Kinda Don’t Care’ with exceptional pre-release single, “Somebody Else Will.”
The Chainsmokers, Closer | Track Review 🎵
The Chainsmokers deliver another potential hit with the help of alternative-pop darling Halsey on “Closer.”
Mac Miller, Dang! | Track Review 🎵
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Mac Miller delivers a gem with soulful, introspective single “Dang!”, the promo single for Miller’s fourth studio album, The Divine Feminine.
Jason Derulo Makes Case for His Artistic Legacy on ‘Platinum Hits’
Urban pop artist Jason Derulo reminds us of how impactful he has been in pop music on greatest hits compilation, ‘Platinum Hits.’
Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿
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Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with 'The Definition of.' Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.
Kenny Chesney, Setting the World On Fire | Track Review
Kenny Chesney returns strong with pop superstar P!nk on duet, “Setting the World On Fire.” “World” successful balances country and pop sensibilities.
Music Shopping List: ‘Suicide Squad’ Highlights New Albums
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August 2016 looks to pick up steam. This week (August 5, 2016) is chocked full of new albums. The week’s most anticipated album: 'Suicide Squad: The Album'.
JoJo, Fuck Apologies. | Track Review 🎵
Urban Pop singer JoJo makes a fierce comeback with brash, ‘unapologetic’ single “F*ck Apologies.,” featuring Wiz Khalifa.
Party Favor, Give It To Me Twice | Track Review 🎵
Party Favor drops enjoyable single “Give It To Me Twice” with the assistance of Sean Kingston and up-and-comer Rich The Kid.
Tyga, Trap Pu**y | Track Review 🎵
At this point in his career, Tyga could use a shakeup in methodology. "Trap Pu**y" is yet another record that distastefully dabbles in misogyny.
Faves & Least Faves: Fantasia
Faves & Least Faves objectively and subjectively examines the best (favorite) songs and the worst (least favorite) songs from a musician’s discography.
Dan Howell, Dan Is Actually On Fire | Track Review 🎵
YouTube Sensation Dan Howell roasted himself via rapping on channel danisnotonfire, and it became a hilarious single for purchase on iTunes.
Jacob Sartorius, Hit or Miss | Track Review 🎵
13-Year Old Musical.ly sensation Jacob Sartorius releases a follow-up single to the much maligned “Sweatshirt,” “Hit or Miss.”
Pros & Cons | Kanye West
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In the latest edition of our column Pros & Cons, one of the music industry's most polarizing musicians is profiled – Kanye "I Am a God" West.
Die Antwoord, Banana Brain | Track Review 🎵
Die Antwoord returns with eccentric single, “Banana Brain.” “Banana Brain” is the promo single for upcoming LP, 'Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid'.
Chris Lane, For Her | Track Review 🎵
While “For Her” is okay, but not particularly great, up-and-coming country musician Chris Lane showcases both vocal and artistic potential.
Fences, Buffalo Feet | Track Review 🎵
Fence returns with pleasant, catchy single, “Buffalo Feet.” “Buffalo Feet” serves as the promo single for forthcoming EP, To the Tall Trembling Trees.
Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review
New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on 'Dress to Impress,' delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.
Cher Lloyd, Activated | Track Review 🎵
Pop singer Cher Lloyd has officially “Activated” her swag. That said did Lloyd forget to activate the cohesion switch on single “Activated”? Perhaps.
Regina Spektor, Bleeding Heart | Track Review 🎵
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Regina Spektor returns after a 5-year hiatus with “Bleeding Heart,” the excellent promo single from her forthcoming LP, Remember Us to Life.
Mod Sun, We Do This Shit | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-comers Mod Sun and Dej Loaf join forces to deliver a hot, highly enjoyable track, “We Do This Shit.” Indeed, they do.
Young the Giant, Jungle Youth | Track Review 🎵
Alternative band Young the Giant delivers a surefire hit with single “Jungle Youth,” which proves to be a truly fantastic, soulful record.
Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’
After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.