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25 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) 2.0 | The Musical Hype
Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 25 best albums of 2017 (so far).
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The Chart Scoop | Lorde Brings the ‘Melodrama’ at No. 1
Lorde sees her sophomore album, Melodrama, debut at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. “Despacito” spends a seventh week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.
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2 Chainz, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music | Album Review 💿
On his fourth studio album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ southern rapper 2 Chainz delivers just that – trap music.
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Music Shopping List | Lorde Drops ‘Melodrama’
Lorde (‘Melodrama’) leads a crop of new releases arriving June 16, 2017. 2 Chainz, Nickelback, Jason Isbell, Big Boi, and Fleet Foxes also drop new LPs.
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Drake, More Life | Album Review 💿
The ever-prolific, ubiquitous Drake returns with yet another project, playlist-album ‘More Life.’ More Life features a star-studded guest list.
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2 Chainz, It’s A Vibe | Track Review 🎵
2 Chainz conceives a pleasant vibe on single, “It’s A Vibe.” He’s assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, and Jhene Aiko.
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Migos, Culture | Album Review 💿
Migos do a sound job of sharing their ‘Culture’ with the world. ‘Culture’ is chocked full of hard-hitting, rhythmically-driven bangers.
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Austin Mahone, For Me + You | Album Review 💿
Texas pop heartthrob Austin Mahone returns respectably on his fun, suggestive 2016 EP, For Me + You.
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Yo Gotti, Castro | Track Review 🎵
Ahead of his second album of 2016, ‘White Friday (CM9), Yo Gotti drops star-studded flex-track, “Castro” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz.
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Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP
Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’
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Rick Ross, Buy Back the Block | Track Review 🎵
Rick Ross enlists Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz for flex-fest banger, “Buy Back the Block.”
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DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’
DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, ‘Major Key’, a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.
