Jidenna, The Chief | Album Review 💿
![Jidenna, The Chief [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jidenna-the-chief-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Tag 2017 music reviews
Lana Del Rey, Love | Track Review 🎵
![Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C767&ssl=1)
Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.
Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿
Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.
Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review 💿
Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.
Desiigner, Outlet | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”
Mariah Carey, I Don’t | Track Review 🎵
R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”
Big Sean, I Decided. | Album Review 💿
Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.
Alex Aiono, Work the Middle | Track Review 🎵
![Alex Aiono, Work the Middle [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alex-aiono-work-the-middle-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.
AFI, Aurelia | Track Review 🎵
![AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/afi-the-blood-album-concord-768x768.jpg)
Goth-rock vets AFI return with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Aurelia” marks the third advance single.
The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody | Album Review 💿
![The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-flaming-lips-oczy-mlody-warner.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Flaming Lips return after more than a two-year hiatus with ‘Oczy Mlody,’ yet another intriguing, if weird, addition to their distinct discography.
AFI, White Offerings | Track Review 🎵
Goth-rock vets AFI return with The Blood Album, their first album since 2013. “White Offerings” serves as one of four pre-release singles.
AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵
Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.