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  • LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Kehlani, CRZY | Track Review 🎵

Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]

Up-and-coming R&B singer Kehlani takes a page out of the Rihanna textbook with one ‘crazy’ single, fittingly titled “CRZY.”

Read MoreKehlani, CRZY | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 24, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • Columns, Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons | Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber, Purpose © Def Jam

Justin Bieber is polarizing. Polarizing is a fitting characterization given the reactions he receives. We're going to break down Bieber's pros and cons!

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  • the musical hype
  • July 23, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Major Lazer, Cold Water | Track Review 🎵

Major Lazer, Cold Water © Mad Decent

Major Lazer drops catchy new single “Cold Water” featuring pop heartthrob Justin Bieber and Danish pop singer MØ.

Read MoreMajor Lazer, Cold Water | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 23, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Lupe Fiasco, Pick up the Phone | Track Review 🎵

Lupe Fiasco, Pick up the Phone © 1st and 15th

Chi-Town rapper Lupe Fiasco aims for pop success once again on single “Pick up the Phone” (featuring Eric Turner), though ultimately falls short.

Read MoreLupe Fiasco, Pick up the Phone | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 23, 2016
  • Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

35 Songs That Feature the F-Bomb in their Titles | Playlist

BigMouth Inc. F-Bomb Mug!

This playlist features 35 profane songs that feature the f-bomb in their title. All song selected were released in 2010 and beyond.

Read More35 Songs That Feature the F-Bomb in their Titles | Playlist
  • the musical hype
  • July 21, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Aaron Neville, Apache © Tell It

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

Read MoreAaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’
  • the musical hype
  • July 21, 2016
  • Evergreen, Music, Playlists

Five Uplifting Contemporary Gospel Songs | Playlist

Hezekiah Walker, Azusa the Next Generation 2 – Better © Azusa Inc. : Entertainment One

These five contemporary gospel songs clearly honor God, but have wider appeal to a secular audience compared to their contemporaries.

Read MoreFive Uplifting Contemporary Gospel Songs | Playlist
  • the musical hype
  • July 21, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Miranda Lambert, Vice | Track Review 🎵

Miranda Lambert, Vice © Sony

Miranda Lambert returns with ballad “Vice,” clearly a departure from the country artist’s feistier and more ferocious offerings.

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  • the musical hype
  • July 20, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Florida Georgia Line, May We All | Track Review 🎵

Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots [📷: Big Machine]

Florida Georgia Line returns with single, “May We All” featuring country veteran Tim McGraw. Respectable, “May We All” lacks the same magic of “H.O.L.Y.”

Read MoreFlorida Georgia Line, May We All | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 20, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

Good Charlotte, Youth Authority © Kobalt

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with 'Youth Authority', its first album in nearly six years.

Read MoreGood Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’
  • the musical hype
  • July 20, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

Ghostbusters © RCA

Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

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  • the musical hype
  • July 20, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

ZAPPER & DATGIRL, Bang Bang, Bitches! | Track Review 🎵

DATGIRL & ZAPPER, Bang Bang, Bitches!

ZAPPER and DATGIRL collaborate to create an eccentric, ambitious, politically-charged song and music video, “Bang Bang, B*tches!”

Read MoreZAPPER & DATGIRL, Bang Bang, Bitches! | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 19, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

Dreezy, No Hard Feelings © Interscope

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

Read MoreDreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’
  • the musical hype
  • July 19, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

French Montana, No Shopping | Track Review 🎵

French Montana, MC4 © Epic

French Montana delivers a banger with “No Shopping.” Problem is, He’s too selfless, allowing Drake to take over the spotlight.

Read MoreFrench Montana, No Shopping | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 19, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Tinashe, Superlove | Track Review 🎵

Tinashe, Superlove © RCA

Up-and-coming contemporary R&B/pop artist Tinashe drops a good record with “Superlove,” though arguably it’s not enough to elevate her superstardom.

Read MoreTinashe, Superlove | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 18, 2016
  • Music, Press Releases & Shopping

Music Shopping List: Lil Durk, Reliant K & More

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat

Ah, the fourth shopping week in July! Unfortunately, it’s hard to justify an exclamation mark for the new albums arriving Friday, July 22. None stand out.

Read MoreMusic Shopping List: Lil Durk, Reliant K & More
  • the musical hype
  • July 18, 2016
  • Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Katy Perry, Rise | Track Review 🎵

Katy Perry, "Rise" [📷 : Capitol]

Katy Perry returns respectably after a three-year hiatus with Olympic single, “Rise,” which doesn’t supplant her best work.

Read MoreKaty Perry, Rise | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 18, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

Snoop Dogg, Coolaid © Doggy Style:eOne

Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

Read MoreSnoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿
  • the musical hype
  • July 17, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Michael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’

Michael Kiwanuka, Love & Hate © Interscope

Michael Kiwanuka assembles a superb effort with sophomore LP Love & Hate. The singing, songwriting, and production are top-notch.

Read MoreMichael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’
  • the musical hype
  • July 16, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Grouplove, Welcome to Your Life | Track Review 🎵

Grouplove, Big Mess © Atlantic

Grouplove’s latest single may hail from a forthcoming album entitled ‘Big Mess’ but “Welcome to Your Life” is the furthest thing from a mess.

Read MoreGrouplove, Welcome to Your Life | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 16, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Banks, F**k With Myself | Track Review 🎵

Banks, "Fuck With Myself" © Harvest

Alternative musician Banks drops a bomb (an f-bomb specifically) with electrifying, explicitly honest single, “F*ck With Myself.”

Read MoreBanks, F**k With Myself | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 16, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Britney Spears, Make Me | Track Review 🎵

Britney Spears, Make Me © RCA

Britney Spears’ latest single “Make Me” is easily a cut above her previous single, the mediocre “Pretty Girls” featuring Iggy Azalea.

Read MoreBritney Spears, Make Me | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 15, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Flume, Skin | Album Review

Flume, Skin © Mom+Pop

Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.

Read MoreFlume, Skin | Album Review
  • the musical hype
  • July 14, 2016
  • Album 💿, Music, Reviews

ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review 💿

ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope

West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q delivers a dark and intriguing effort on his highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP.’

Read MoreScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review 💿
  • the musical hype
  • July 12, 2016
  • Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

John Newman, Olé | Track Review 🎵

John Newman, Olé © Island

John Newman has some nice ideas happening during “Olé.” That said, the single isn’t nearly as electrifying as “Love Me Again” or “Losing Sleep.”

Read MoreJohn Newman, Olé | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 12, 2016
  • Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Jidenna, Little Bit More | Track Review 🎵

Jidenna, Little Bit More - Single © Epic

Jidenna follows up "Classic Man" with "Little Bit More." “Little Bit More” has some of the underpinnings of a hit, it's lukewarm at best.

Read MoreJidenna, Little Bit More | Track Review 🎵
  • the musical hype
  • July 12, 2016
  • 2 Comments
  • Music, Press Releases & Shopping

Music Shopping List: Good Charlotte & Dreezy Highlight

Good Charlotte, Youth Authority © Kobalt

Friday, July 15 is a relatively quiet date for new albums. Two new efforts stand out: Good Charlotte (Youth Authority) and Dreezy (No Hard Feelings).

Read MoreMusic Shopping List: Good Charlotte & Dreezy Highlight
  • the musical hype
  • July 11, 2016
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