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    2016 hip-hop tracks

    Common, LoveStar © Def Jam
    Music

    Common, Love Star | Track Review 🎵

    Intellectual, thought-provoking MC Common returns with a new single, “Love Star.” The record features the talents of Marsha Ambrosius and PJ.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 16, 2016 ago
    Post Malone, Stoney © Republic
    Music

    Post Malone, Déjà vu | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming rapper Post Malone steps up his game on new single “Déjà vu,” which features pop superstar Justin Bieber.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 14, 2016 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Mac Miller, My Favorite Part | Track Review 🎵

    With third single “My Favorite Part,” Mac Miller continues to foreshadow a radical departure on fourth studio album, ‘The Divine Feminine’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 13, 2016 ago
    Die Antwoord, Mount Ninji & Da Nice Time Kid © Zef
    Music

    Die Antwoord, Fat Faded Fuck Face | Track Review 🎵

    South African collective Die Antwoord returns with southern rap-infused single, “Fat Faded F**k Face,” ahead of LP, ‘Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, 3 Wayz | Track Review 🎵

    Ty Dolla $ign Keeps the promo going for up-coming studio album ‘Campaign’ with latest single, “3 Wayz” featuring Travis Scott.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 8, 2016 ago
    Kent Jones, Alright © Epic
    Music

    Kent Jones, Alright | Track Review 🎵

    Urban newcomer Kent Jones potentially has a second hit on his hands with new single, “Alright.” He gets a lift from an Earth Wind & Fire classic.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 6, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Zaddy | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout urban artist Ty Dolla $ign returns with the infectious “Zaddy,” a single from his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Campaign.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
    Fetty Wap • ‘Different Now’ – single © 300 Entertainment / RGF
    Music

    Fetty Wap, Different Now | Track Review 🎵

    “Trap Queen” hit-maker Fetty Wap returns with a new single, “Different Now.” Despite being honest and open, “Different Now” is okay at best.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 26, 2016 ago
    Sevyn Streeter ft. Gucci Mane • ‘Prolly' © Atlantic
    Music

    Sevyn Streeter, Prolly | Track Review 🎵

    R&B up-and-comer Sevyn Streeter delivers a hip-hop/club-oriented joint with “Prolly,” which arrives ahead of Streeter’s unnamed full-length debut.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago
    E-40 ft. Kamaiyah, "Petty" © Sick Wid It
    Music

    E-40, Petty | Track Review 🎵

    E-40 proves he is still relevant on electrifying new single, “Petty.” He enlists up-and-coming MC Kamaiyah to assist on verse two.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 16, 2016 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Told You © Interscope
    Music

    Tory Lanez, Cold Hard Love | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming rapper/singer Tory Lanez continues to showcase his tremendous potential on latest single, “Cold Hard Love.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago
    Die Antwoord, Mount Ninji & Da Nice Time Kid © Zef
    Music

    Die Antwoord, Banana Brain | Track Review 🎵

    Die Antwoord returns with eccentric single, “Banana Brain.” “Banana Brain” is the promo single for upcoming LP, ‘Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 29, 2016 ago

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