~ Reviews 💿 ~

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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The Skins Shine on Debut EP, ‘Still Sleep’

Up-and-coming eclectic band The Skins show immense potential on their debut EP, Still Sleep.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Dec 1630 Dec, 2016

Roy Woods Shows Potential on ‘Nocturnal’ EP

Canadian up-and-coming urban artist Roy Woods shows potential on his second EP, Nocturnal. Woods is still a work in progress.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|29Dec 1629 Dec, 2016

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Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review

Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Dec 1619 Dec, 2016

Post Malone, Stoney | Album Review 💿

While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Dec 1615 Dec, 2016

Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP

Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|14Dec 1614 Dec, 2016

Tech N9ne Electrifies on ‘The Storm’

Underrated and underappreciated Midwest rapper Tech N9ne electrifies on his latest album, ‘The Storm.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Dec 1613 Dec, 2016

J. Cole Goes Deep and Personal on ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

J. Cole delivers a deep, meaningful, and personal effort on his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’ ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ has no guest features.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|12Dec 1612 Dec, 2016

The Hamilton Mixtape | Album Review 💿

Lin-Manual Miranda and a star-studded cast strikes gold with ‘The Hamilton Mixtape,’ a compilation of covers, reinterpretations, and newbies.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|7Dec 167 Dec, 2016

Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review

Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Dec 166 Dec, 2016

John Legend Shines on ‘Darkness and Light’

John Legend delivers another captivating solo album with Darkness and Light. While his sound is tweaked, fundamentally he remains the same artist.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|5Dec 165 Dec, 2016

~ 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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kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review

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

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James Sebastian, Life’s Tasting Good | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: James Sebastian goes old school with 'Life's Tasting Good,' a throwback to the glory days of classic rock.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|22Jun 2322 Jun, 2023

Cooper Bloom, End of Time | Track Review 🎵

Cooper Bloom, self-proclaimed ‘pop creator with a western twist,’ serves up an authentic, dedicated bop with “End of Time.” Oh, the feels!

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2321 Jun, 2023

XILLAN, MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN | Track Review 🎵

Surinamese, Netherlands-based musician XILLAN delivers a tour de force as he chooses war in the arduous fight to live and love as he chooses.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 2320 Jun, 2023

Coi Leray, Run It Up | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Coi Leray drops a cute, entertaining, and fierce 🔥 rap bop with her latest single, “Run It Up.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

Victoria Monét, On My Mama | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monét brings ample confidence on her fierce single, “On My Mama.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

Doja Cat, Attention | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Doja Cat successfully tweaks her sound on “Attention,” prioritizing her gift of bars in this enjoyable rap cut.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 2319 Jun, 2023

Michaël Brun, Sak Pase | Track Review 🎵

Haitian DJ Michaël Brun enlists Saint Levant and Lolo Zouaï for the short but sweet and potent single, “Sak Pase.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2313 Jun, 2023

Maluma, Coco Loco | Track Review 🎵

As always, the irresistibly hot Maluma brings the musical heat on “Coco Loco,” the latest single released in advance of his highly anticipated Don Juan album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 2313 Jun, 2023