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    2016 pop tracks

    Bruno Mars, 24K Magic [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bruno Mars, Versace on the Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business © Global Entertainment / Def Jam
    Music

    Nathan Sykes, Famous | Track Review 🎵

    Former boy bander Nathan Sykes shows off mad chops on “Famous,” a standout single from his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago
    gnash, home © :):
    Music

    Gnash, home | Track Review 🎵

    Up and coming singer/songwriter Gnash shines on his second post-“I Hate U I Love U” single, “home.” He is assisted by Johnny Yukon.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 6, 2016 ago
    James Arthur, Back from the Edge © Sony Music
    Music

    James Arthur, Can I Be Him | Track Review 🎵

    British pop musician impresses on “Can I Be Him,” a single from his sophomore album, ‘Back from the Edge.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 4, 2016 ago
    Bebe Rexha, I Got You © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, I Got You | Track Review 🎵

    Up and coming pop artist Bebe Rexha continues to elevate her profile on her enjoyable, danceable pop single, “I Got You.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty © Asylum/Atlantic UK
    Music

    Charli XCX, After the Afterparty | Track Review 🎵

    Charli XCX continues to build a compelling résumé with her newest single, “After the Afterparty.” She is assisted by up-and-coming rapper, Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 3, 2016 ago
    DNCE, DNCE [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, Blown | Track Review 🎵

    After two superb singles with “Cake by the Ocean” and “Body Moves,” DNCE is lukewarm at best on new single “Blown.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels © Virgin
    Music

    Emeli Sandé, Garden | Track Review 🎵

    Emeli Sandé shines on the second single from Long Live the Angels, “Garden,” featuring Jay Electronica and Àine Zion.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels © Virgin
    Music

    Emeli Sandé, Breathing Underwater | Track Review 🎵

    Emeli Sandé shines on the third single from her sophomore album Long Live the Angels, ballad “Breathing Underwater.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Holy War | Track Review 🎵

    Alicia Keys continues to expand beyond her roots on “Holy War,” the second confirmed song from her upcoming album, ‘Here.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
    Little Mix, Glory Days [📷: Sony]
    Music

    Little Mix, Shout Out to My Ex | Track Review 🎵

    Little Mix throws mad shade at their exes in “Shout Out to My Ex,” the promo single for upcoming album, ‘Glory Days’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 20, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga, A-YO | Track Review 🎵

      Ahead of Joanne, Lady Gaga releases one final pre-release single, “A-YO.” Lady Gaga has released three singles ahead of her fifth studio album, Joanne: “Perfect Illusion,” “Million Reasons,” and “A-YO.” Stylistically, all three singles are distinct from one another.  “Perfect Illusion” is most similar to Gaga’s past style, but Read more

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 20, 2016 ago

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