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    2017 rap singles

    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
    Music

    Meek Mill, ‘Glow Up’ | Track Review

    Meek Mill kicks off ‘Meek Mill season’ with his new single, “Glow Up.” “Glow Up” is a good turn-up track, but by no means the second coming.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    Future ft. Kendrick Lamar, Mask Off (Remix) © Epic
    Music

    Future, Mask Off [Remix] | Track Review 🎵

    Future and Kendrick Lamar combine forces on a compelling remix of “Mask Off,” a top-10 hit from Future’s self-titled album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, X Men | Track Review 🎵

    “X Men,” the fourth single from ‘Teenage Emotions’ marks an improvement from newbie Lil Yachty, but still falls short of the glory.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Rich Chigga, Gospel © 88rising/EMPIRE
    Music

    Rich Brian, Keith Ape & XXXTENTACION, Gospel | Track Review 🎵

    Indonesian rapper Rich Chigga, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and Floridian rapper XXXTentacion drop a malicious, hellish sounding banger in “Gospel.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 23, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    LGBTQ

    Logic, 1-800-273-8255 | Track Review

    Logic, assisted by Alessia Cara and Khalid, delivers a meaningful message on “1-800-273-8255,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, I’m the One | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another star-studded hit, “I’m the One” featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    D.R.A.M., Gilligan © EMPIRE/ Atlantic
    Music

    DRAM, Gilligan | Track Review 🎵

    D.R.A.M. returns with a new single, “Gilligan,” featuring Juicy J and A$AP Rocky. On “Gilligan,” he moves away from singing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo © Capitol/Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, Peek a Boo | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty falls short on “Peek a Boo.” Although assisted by Migos, “Peek a Boo” feels lackluster and devoid of originality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2017 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, bloom [📷: Bad Boy/Interscope]
    Music

    Machine Gun Kelly, Trap Paris | Track Review 🎵

    Machine Gun Kelly, assisted by Quavo & Ty Dolla $ign, returns with toughness on “Trap Paris,” the 3rd single from his 3rd LP, bloom.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, Black SpiderMan | Track Review 🎵

    Logic drops “Black SpiderMan,” the second single from his highly anticipated third album, ‘Everybody,’ arriving May 5, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago
    XXXTentacion, Look at Me © EMPIRE
    Music

    XXXTentacion, Look at Me! | Track Review 🎵

    19-year old up-and-coming rapper XXXTentacion drops one of the filthiest singles of 2017 with “Look at Me!”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 13, 2017 ago
    Logic, Everybody [📷: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, Everybody | Track Review 🎵

    Logic tackles racial identity issues and racism on “Everybody,” the promo single from his third studio album, ‘Everybody.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2017 ago

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