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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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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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Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿

Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1Sep 151 Sep, 2015

Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Aug 1524 Aug, 2015

Dillon Francis Delivers Enjoyable Effort With ‘This Mixtape Is Fire.’

Dillon Francis delivers a sound and enjoyable mixtape with This Mixtape is Fire., though not necessarily fiery.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|19Aug 1519 Aug, 2015

Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)

Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One  Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last ...

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|18Aug 1518 Aug, 2015

Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid

Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on 'Vivid', but she doesn't need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Aug 1517 Aug, 2015

Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review

Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|13Aug 1513 Aug, 2015

Nick De La Hoyde Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Passion’ EP

Austrailian rapper, singer, and songwriter Nick de la Hoyde shows off tremendous potential on his six-song EP, ‘Passion.'  

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|11Aug 1511 Aug, 2015

Lil Dicky Delivers Entertaining Debut With ‘Professional Rapper’

Lil Dicky's debut LP Professional Rapper has more upside than downside. There are some great moments and Lil Dicky definitely has humor on lock down.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|6Aug 156 Aug, 2015

Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’

Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with 'BEcoming.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|4Aug 154 Aug, 2015

Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿

On her latest album 'Woman,' Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jul 1527 Jul, 2015

~ 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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Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review

Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review

Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review

DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review

Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review

bbno$, burger | Song Review

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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

City Girls, I Need A Thug | Track Review 🎵

City Girls – Yung Miami and JT – need a thug, who they characterize explicitly and vividly on their brief single, “I Need A Thug.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2312 Jun, 2023

Shawn Mendes, What The Hell Are We Dying For? | Track Review 🎵

Canadian heartthrob Shawn Mendes returns with “What The Hell Are We Dying For?” lamenting air pollution, climate change, and mostly, his breakup.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2312 Jun, 2023

Sam Smith & Madonna, VULGAR | Track Review 🎵

Decorated pop musicians Sam Smith & Madonna collaborate on the shocking duet “VULGAR” which has its moments, but also feels ‘a bit too much.’

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 2312 Jun, 2023

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