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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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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review

Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review

Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

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NF, The Search | Album Review 💿

Rapper NF returns with his highly anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘The Search.’ All in all, Nate Feuerstein puts together an enjoyable, well-rounded LP.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Aug 1920 Aug, 2019

Slipknot, We Are Not Your Kind | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning metal collective Slipknot returns after a five-year hiatus with an incredibly consistent, brilliant sixth album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind.’ 

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Aug 1916 Aug, 2019

Rick Ross, Port of Miami 2 | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross delivers an enjoyable 10th album with ‘Port of Miami 2,’ even if it isn’t a game changing effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Aug 1915 Aug, 2019

Clairo, Immunity | Album Review 💿

Rising Alternative pop artist Clairo gets personal on her brilliant debut album, ‘Immunity,’ produced (or co-produced) by Rostam Batmanglij. 

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Aug 196 Aug, 2019

Justin Moore, Late Nights and Longnecks | Album Review 💿

As the title suggests, ‘Late Nights and Longnecks,’ the fifth studio album by country artist Justin Moore, has no shortage of references to the bottle.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Aug 195 Aug, 2019

BJ The Chicago Kid, 1123 | Album Review 💿

Although not characterized as flashy, R&B singer/songwriter BJ The Chicago Kid delivers another solid, highly enjoyable R&B album with ‘1123.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Aug 191 Aug, 2019

Rich Brian, The Sailor | Album Review 💿

Standout teenage Indonesian rapper Rich Brian steps up his game on his alluring, eclectic sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|1Aug 191 Aug, 2019

Chance the Rapper, The Big Day | Album Review 💿

⭐️⭐️⭐️ After winning three Grammys, Chicago rap standout Chance the Rapper releases his ‘big,’ entertaining, if scattered debut LP, ‘The Big Day.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|31Jul 1931 Jul, 2019

Iggy Azalea, In My Defense | Album Review 💿

Bangers are abundant while the lyricism and themes are basic on ‘In My Defense,’ the long-awaited sophomore album by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jul 1924 Jul, 2019

Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift | Album Review 💿

Beyoncé executive produces ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing collection that ties in with ‘The Lion King’ and embraces Africa.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|22Jul 1922 Jul, 2019

~ 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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Haiden Henderson, dumblond → Song Review

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brakence, crystallized → Song Review

Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review

Yung Miami, F You → Song Review

ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

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Cardi B, Outside | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B drops her first single of 2025, the entertaining, hard-nosed, and malicious-sounding banger, “Outside.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jun 2523 Jun, 2025

Jay Kurdy, You Gave Me Music | Song Review 🎵

Jay Kurdy has been building something interesting with his releases, and "You Gave Me Music" featuring Rachel Chambers confirms he's hitting his stride.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|20Jun 2520 Jun, 2025

Gunna Won’t Stop | Song Review 🎵

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna makes it clear that he is in it for the long haul on his unstoppable single, “Won’t Stop.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2517 Jun, 2025

Kane Brown, 2 Pair | Song Review 🎵

Kane Brown doesn’t just buy one pair: he needs two pairs of everything on his brief but entertaining single, “2 Pair.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Kevin Abstract & Dominic Fike, Geezer | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike collaborate on “Geezer,” an intriguing promo single from Abstract’s 2025 album, Blush.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Chris Brown, Holy Blindfold | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Chris Brown offers a welcome change of pace on his kinder, gentler single, “Holy Blindfold.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

Kehlani, Folded | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani brings her A Game on “Folded,” among the best songs of her fabulous career.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jun 2516 Jun, 2025

J.M.Dee, Bittersweet Vacancy | Song Review 🎵

J.M.Dee has never been one to color inside the lines, and his latest offering, "Bittersweet Vacancy," proves he's doubling down on that philosophy.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|11Jun 2511 Jun, 2025

GloRilla, Typa | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla is aggressive regarding love on “Typa,” a single that prominently samples a beloved 2000s Keyshia Cole song.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 259 Jun, 2025

Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review 🎵

After prejudging “Scornful Woman,” I repent: Oliver Anthony Music delivers a song featuring epic vocals, thrilling music, and heartfelt, sincere songwriting.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 259 Jun, 2025

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