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Ah, welcome to the reviews on The Musical Hype! Albums, EPs, and songs [singles + tracks] of various styles are evaluated here – we don’t discriminate! All reviews are also available on the home page. Both album and song reviews are assigned a star rating on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

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~ Album Reviews 💿 ~

Album reviews tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS 💎 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run > 1000 words.

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Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | 📀 Review

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

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Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track

After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP 'God Forgives, I Don’t' ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, 'Mastermind.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Mar 146 Mar, 2014

Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’

Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP 'St. Vincent'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Mar 145 Mar, 2014

ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review 💿

Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Mar 143 Mar, 2014

Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’

After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, 'Music Speaks.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|20Feb 1420 Feb, 2014

Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review

Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album 'Recovery.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|3Feb 143 Feb, 2014

Against Me, Transgender Dysphoria Blues | Album Review

Against Me! delivers one the 2014's most honest and captivating efforts with the incredibly ambitious 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jan 1427 Jan, 2014

A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿

Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jan 1422 Jan, 2014

Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿

High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Jan 1417 Jan, 2014

Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely "give the people what they want" on their latest retro-soul album, 'Give the People What They Want.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Jan 1416 Jan, 2014

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John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Jan 1414 Jan, 2014

~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.

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Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

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Cardi B, “Hot Shit” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B enlists Lil Durk and Kanye West for her 2022 comeback single, simply titled, “Hot Shit.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jul 224 Jul, 2022

Lil Nas X, “Late To Da Party” | Track Review 🎵

Lil Nas X remains confident as ever on “Late To Da Party,” enlisting rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again for the assist.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Jun 2230 Jun, 2022

Beyoncé, “Break My Soul” | Track Review 🎵

Beyoncé starts off her highly anticipated RENAISSANCE with an energetic, house-driven, summer pop/R&B joint, “Break My Soul.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2221 Jun, 2022

Flo Milli, “Conceited” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Flo Milli is confident, unapologetic, and most of all, “Conceited” on her short and simple,  but ultimately enjoyable single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Cautious Clay, “Puffer” | Track Review 🎵

Cautious Clay both surprises and captivates on his short, unique indie-pop single, “Puffer.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Chlöe, “Surprise” | Track Review 🎵

Chlöe continues to show ample potential on her third solo single, “Surprise,” but also leaves the listener desiring a bit more all told.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

John Legend, “Honey” | Track Review 🎵

Award-winning musician extraordinaire John Legend collaborates with Muni Long on the short but utterly sweet R&B single, “Honey.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2220 Jun, 2022

Saucy Santana, “Booty” | Track Review 🎵

Unapologetic gay rapper Saucy Santana enlists rapper Latto for “Booty,” an anthem tailor made for Pride month 2022 and well beyond.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2216 Jun, 2022

Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams taps fellow Grammy winners 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator for the knocking rap banger, “Cash in Cash Out.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2215 Jun, 2022

Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵

Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2215 Jun, 2022

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