Demi Lovato, Body Say | Track Review 🎵

On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.
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Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”
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It’s never too early to speculate about the Grammys. What better way to speculate than breaking down potential nominees in the Album of the Year category?

Although 'California' is a respectable, enjoyable comeback from Blink-182, the punk-pop veterans miss former frontman, Tom DeLonge.
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Six months have passed and many, many songs have graced the music world in 2016. Here are the very best songs of 2016, so far.

Logic has become one of the hottest rappers in the game. After numerous mixtapes and two albums, Logic returns with a surprise mixtape, 'Bobby Tarantino.'
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Kanye West is one of the world's most polarizing musicians. West's controversial track "Famous," along with its equally controversial video confirms such.
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For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.

The wallet may stay intact this week. After July1 proved to be a solid date for new albums, July 8 looks much less impressive. Easily leading the charge this week is ScHoolboy’s highly anticipated Blank Face LP.

Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS'night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.
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Teachers have one of the most important and toughest professions, This awesome playlist pays ode to teachers – well – some of the songs...
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It seems as if Fergie has been trying to 'reclaim her status' for a couple of years. "M.I.L.F.$" is the latest attempt at her comeback.

“14 House Songs More Thrilling Than Chilling at the House” features music courtesy of Cam, Five Finger Death Punch, Flo Rida, Panic! At the Disco, and Sia.

DJ/Production trio Cash Cash’s latest LP, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years, possesses energetic and enjoyable moments as well as some less memorable moments.
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Rihanna has transformed into a most unapologetic artist. Here are 12 of her most unapologetic from her career.

On infectious single "For Free," DJ Khaled - with a mighty assist from Drake – have their minds on one thing only – awesome sex.

Country singer/former Survivor finalist Chase Rice returns with a single from his forthcoming album, entitled “Everybody We Know Does.”

Maxwell (blackSUMMERS'night) and blink-182 lead this week's new music releases, available beginning Friday, July 1st.

The Avett Brothers aren’t nearly as melancholy as title 'True Sadness' suggests, delivering a fine effort with their latest LP.

Ingrid Michaelson's singles "Hell No" and "Light Me Up" foreshadow the potential greatness of forthcoming album, 'It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense.'
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The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change...or not.
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Not every album is beloved by critics. In the case of the nine albums that grace this list, overall, critics were mixed or totally disliked them.

On latest album 'Streets of Compton,' The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.

It’s-a-ways off 'til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 "in the books," who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?

What makes Jasmin Stone so special? She offers something different and different is what the music world is starving for these days, particularly stateside. "Time" exceptionally introduces Stone to a new audience.

In the case of the 13 handpicked songs on this playlist, time is a central element to their makeup – and no, we’re not talking about blush!