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    2017 rap track reviews

    A$AP MOB, RAF © RCA
    Music

    A$AP MOB, ‘RAF’ | Track Review

    A$AP MOB returns with a star-studded, flex track, “RAF,” named after Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2017 ago
    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
    Fetty Wap, Aye © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Fetty Wap, Aye | Track Review 🎵

    Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Aye,” one of several singles that finds the “Trap Queen” rapper struggling to find his niche.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Music

    Lil Yachty, Bring it Back | Track Review 🎵

    Lil Yachty completely misses the mark on “Bring it Back,” the third single released ahead of his debut album, ‘Teenage Emotions.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 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
    Big Boi ft. Adam Levine, Mic Jack © Epic
    Music

    Big Boi, Mic Jack | Track Review 🎵

    Big Boi delivers a hip-hop track, “Mic Jack,” than can easily be mistaken for a hit intended for the dance floor. Adam Levine guests on the groovy single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, East Coast © RCA
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, East Coast | Track Review 🎵

    A$AP Ferg returns to form on “East Coast,” presumably a promo single from his forthcoming album. Remy Ma guests on the second verse.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago

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