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    2017 music reviews

    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
    LGBTQ

    Kesha, Learn to Let Go | Track Review 🎵

    Kesha realizes she should embrace the advice she gives to others for herself on “Learn to Let Go,” the third single from Rainbow (August 11).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Selena Gomez, Fetish © Interscope
    Music

    Selena Gomez, ‘Fetish’ | Track Review

    Pop star Selena Gomez strikes gold with sensual single “Fetish,” featuring Gucci Mane.  Think of it as “Good for You” 2.0.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2017 ago
    Rick Ross, Glory of War © Epic
    Music

    Rick Ross, Glory of War | Track Review 🎵

    Rick Ross returns with a familiar sound and overall vibe on “Glory of War,” assisted by soul singer Anthony Hamilton. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 3, 2017 ago
    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound [📷: Southeastern]
    Album 💿

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound | Album Review 💿

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit delivers one of the year’s best albums with The Nashville Sound, blending Americana, country & rock seamlessly.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2017 ago
    Washed Out, Paracosm © Sub Pop
    Album 💿

    Washed Out, Paracosm | Album Review 💿

    Although it’s always a beautiful effort, Paracosm, the 2013 sophomore album from Washed Out (Ernest Greene), is a wee bit too chill and mellow at times.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 27, 2017 ago
    Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review 💿

    Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 19, 2017 ago
    Paramore, After Laughter [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Music

    Paramore, Hard Times | Track Review 🎵

    Paramore returns with an electrifying, new single, “Hard Times,” which serves as the promo single for its 5th studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

    Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    JOEY-A, PARiS © JOEY-A
    Music

    JOEY-A, PARiS | Track Review 🎵

    On his sexy debut single “PARiS,” Cleveland-bred musician JOEY-A introduces himself to the world as a force to reckoned with.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 7, 2017 ago
    Rick Ross, Rather You Than Me [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Rick Ross, Rather You Than Me | Album Review 💿

    On his ninth studio album, ‘Rather You Than Me,’ Rick Ross maintains the utmost consistency. Sex, money, and drugs remain the M.O.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2017 ago
    Zedd & Alessia Cara, Stay [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd & Alessia Cara, Stay | Track Review 🎵

    Zedd and Alessia Cara join forces on enjoyable, new single, “Stay.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
    Kygo & Selena Gomez, It Ain't Me © Interscope
    Music

    Kygo & Selena Gomez, It Ain’t Me | Track Review 🎵

    Kygo and Selena Gomez make magic on electro-pop single, “It Ain’t Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago

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