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    2017 rap singles

    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, ‘Pills & Automobiles’ | Track Review

    Often-oversaturated and ubiquitous R&B artist Chris Brown conjures up some magic on his star-studded banger, “Pills & Automobiles.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 18, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Peep, The Brightside | Track Review 🎵

    Keeping things interesting, hip-hop newcomer drops Lil Peep drops “The Brightside” from forthcoming project, ‘Come over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘Nasty (Who Dat)’ | Track Review

    A$AP Ferg returns with “Nasty (Who Dat),” the third single from his third album, ‘Still Striving.’ Two of the Migos – Takeoff and Quavo – assist. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Perplexing Pegasus © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd returns with a uniquely-titled single, “Perplexing Pegasus.” As distinct as the title is, the single is more flex-fest than innovative spirit.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 11, 2017 ago
    Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 © Atlantic
    Music

    Action Bronson, ‘Durag vs. Headband’ | Track Review

    Action Bronson dropped, “Durag vs. Headband,” the first single from his 2017 sophomore album, Blue Chips 7000, in October 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 10, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, ‘East Coast Remix’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his third studio album, Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops a star-studded banger with his “East Coast Remix.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 7, 2017 ago
    Cardi B, Bodak Yellow © Atlantic
    Music

    Cardi B, ‘Bodak Yellow’ | Track Review

    Rap newcomer Cardi B scores a breakout hit with the uniquely titled “Bodak Yellow.” There’s no shortage of confidence on “Bodak Yellow.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 4, 2017 ago
    Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 © Atlantic
    Music

    Action Bronson, ‘The Chairman’s Intent’ | Track Review

    Action Bronson offers more of the same on “The Chairman’s Intent,” the second single from the rapper’s sophomore album, ‘Blue Chips 7000.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
    LGBTQ

    Lil Peep, Benz Truck (Гелик) | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Peep pushes the boundaries of rap, bringing a unique style. He showcases his one-of-kindness on hypnotic single, “Benz Truck.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2017 ago
    Macklemore, Marmalade © Bendo
    Music

    Macklemore, ‘Marmalade’ | Track Review

    Seattle rapper Macklemore enlists Lil Yachty (!) for “Marmalade,” a song that despite its title, isn’t about any sort of jam or jelly.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2017 ago
    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
    Music

    Aminé, ‘Blinds’ | Track Review

    On “Blinds,” confident Oregon up-and-coming rapper Aminé “closes the blinds” because “I want to see me shine.” Shine he does in under a minute-and-a-half.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Boredom’ | Track Review

    “Boredom” never sounded better than in the hands of Tyler, the Creator.  “Boredom” serves as the third single from his fourth album, ‘Flower Boy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2017 ago

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