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    2017 track reviews

    Trey Songz, Tremaine the Album © Atlantic
    Music

    Trey Songz, Playboy | Track Review 🎵

    On his second single from ‘Tremaine,’ “Playboy,” R&B Casanova Trey Songz finds it difficult to ‘hang up his playa shoes.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 1, 2017 ago
    Khalid, American Teen © RCA
    Music

    Khalid, American Teen | Track Review 🎵

    Teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on 80s-inspired, urban contemporary single, “American Teen.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 1, 2017 ago
    Remy Ma, Shether © EMPIRE
    Music

    Remy Ma, Shether | Track Review 🎵

    Remy Ma clearly shows her disdain for Nicki Minaj on “Shether,” a seven-minute diss track that’s unapologetic to the nth degree.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
    Calvin Harris, Slide © Sony UK
    Music

    Calvin Harris, Slide | Track Review 🎵

    Calvin Harris assembles a star-studded cast – Frank Ocean and Migos – for his hot, new single, “Slide.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    The Track Recap: Ed Sheeran Shines on ‘How Would You Feel (Paean)’

    The Single Wrap-Up runs down the list of singles and tracks reviewed over the past week. Ed Sheeran, “How Would You Feel (Paean),” is this week’s best bet.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, Shining | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another ‘hot one,’ assisted by Beyoncé and hubby JAY Z on flex-track “Shining.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers & Coldplay, Something Just Like This © Columbia
    Music

    The Chainsmokers & Coldplay, Something Just Like This | Track Review 🎵

    The Chainsmokers drop another potential hit with “Something Just Like This,” assisted by alternative darlings, Coldplay.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 23, 2017 ago
    Mary J. Blige, U + Me (Love Lesson) © Capitol
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, U + Me (Love Lesson) | Track Review 🎵

    Mary J. Blige uses a bad relationship as ‘fuel for the fire’ on “U + Me (Love Lesson),” a single from her upcoming divorce album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2017 ago
    Linkin Park, One More Light [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Linkin Park, Heavy | Track Review 🎵

    Linkin Park returns with a new single, “Heavy,” featuring pop up-and-comer, Kiiara. At best, “Heavy” feels lukewarm.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2017 ago
    Trey Songz, Tremaine the Album © Atlantic
    Music

    Trey Songz, Nobody Else But You | Track Review 🎵

    Trey Songz hangs up his playa shoes on “Nobody Else But You,” a dearly devoted promo single from his seventh album, ‘Tremaine the Album.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2017 ago
    Incubus, Nimble Bastard © Island
    Music

    Incubus, Nimble Bastard | Track Review 🎵

    Veteran alternative rock band Incubus makes a spirited return with unapologetically-titled single, “Nimble Bastard.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 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, 9 yearsFebruary 21, 2017 ago

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