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    2016 rap track reviews

    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
    Music

    Aminé, Caroline | Track Review 🎵

    Oregon rap newcomer Aminé delivers an irresistible, catchy single with “Caroline,” which serves as the promo single from his debut album, ‘Good For You.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Shelley FKA DRAM, Big Baby Dram [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    DRAM, Cash Machine | Track Review 🎵

    D.R.A.M. flexes on “Cash Machine,” the third and final pre-release single from his debut album, ‘Big Baby D.R.A.M.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Gucci Mane, Woptober © Atlantic
    Music

    Gucci Mane, Bling Blaww Burr | Track Review 🎵

    Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on “Bling Blaww Burr,” a promo single for the rapper’s upcoming album, ‘Woptober’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 27, 2016 ago
    Rob Stone, Chill Bill
    Music

    Rob Stone, Chill Bill | Track Review 🎵

    Rob Stone, J. Davi$ and Spooks deliver the ultimate weed anthem with “Chill Bill.” It’s infectious thanks to confident rhymes and banging production work. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 20, 2016 ago
    D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty, Broccoli © #1EpicCheckLLC / Empire
    Music

    DRAM, Broccoli | Track Review 🎵

    Rappers DRAM and Lil Yachty deliver a surefire hit with weed-loving, come-up, feel-good anthem, “Broccoli.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 19, 2016 ago
    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
    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
    MOD SUN, Gucci Nail © Rostrum
    Music

    MOD SUN, Gucci Nail | Track Review 🎵

    MOD SUN introduces the world to his “Gucci Nail,” and it’s truly something… “Gucci Nail” follows previous single, “We Do This Sh*t” featuring Dej Loaf.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 9, 2016 ago
    French Montana, MC4 © Epic
    Music

    French Montana, 2 Times | Track Review 🎵

    With a questionable album rollout, French Montana releases another single, “2 Times,” ahead of the delayed ‘MC4’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 7, 2016 ago
    EPIC LIT © Epic
    Music

    Yo Gotti, Wait for It | Track Review 🎵

    Yo Gotti returns with single “Wait For It,” featuring Blac Youngsta.  “Wait For It” appears on the ‘EPIC LIT’ playlist/compilation. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 7, 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
    Tyga, Trap P © Last Kings Music
    Music

    Tyga, Trap Pu**y | Track Review 🎵

    At this point in his career, Tyga could use a shakeup in methodology. “Trap Pu**y” is yet another record that distastefully dabbles in misogyny.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 31, 2016 ago

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