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    2018 track reviews

    Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Muse, ‘Pressure’ | Track Review

    There’s no ‘pressure’ whatsoever on Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse. They outdo themselves on the ear-catching advance single, “Pressure.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, Está Rico [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny, ‘Está Rico’ | Track Review

    In one of the year’s more unlikely collaboration, Marc Anthony, Will Smith, and Bad Bunny join forces on the enjoyable Latin pop single, “Está Rico.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Kane Brown, ‘Short Skirt Weather’ | Track Review

    Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as artist. The infectious “Short Skirt Weather,” is perfect evidence of him stepping his game up. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    T.I., DIME TRAP [Photo Credits: Epic]
    Music

    T.I., ‘The Weekend’ | Track Review

    T.I. enlists Young Thug for “The Weekend,” his third advance single from his highly-anticipated new album, ‘DIME TRAP.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    DJ Snake, Taki Taki [Photo Credit: Geffen]
    Music

    DJ Snake, ‘Taki Taki’ | Track Review

    DJ Snake continues to ‘work his magic’ on the star-studded, Latin-tinged dance single “Taki Taki,” featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Kane Brown, ‘Homesick’ | Track Review

    Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as artist. “Homesick,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Experiment,’ confirms this.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Muse, ‘The Dark Side’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse comes on strong on “The Dark Side,” the fourth advance single from their eighth album, ‘Simulation Theory.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Lauv, There's No Way [Photo Credit: Lauv]
    Music

    Lauv, ‘There’s No Way’ | Track Review

    Rising pop artist Lauv recruits Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels for his latest love-centric single, “There’s No Way.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, Potato Salad [Photo Credits: Columbia & RCA]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, ‘Potato Salad’ | Track Review

    Rappers Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky pair up to deliver a ferocious, utterly ‘delicious’ flex track with “Potato Salad”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Mumford & Sons, Delta [Photo Credit: Glassnote]
    Music

    Mumford & Sons, ‘Guiding Light’ | Track Review

    Grammy-award winning alternative/alt-folk collective Mumford & Sons return with “Guiding Light,” the promo single from their third LP, ‘Delta.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    KYLE, SUPERDUPERKYLE [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘SUPERDUPERKYLE’ | Track Review

    While KYLE remains one of the most infectious, lovable rappers, “SUPERDUPERKYLE,” featuring MadeinTYO, fall short of the glory of his best singles.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    Kyle Reynolds, The Real Thing [Photo Credit: Kyle Reynolds]
    Music

    Kyle Reynolds, ‘The Real Thing’ | Track Review

    If you haven’t already heard or heard of pop singer/songwriter Kyle Reynolds, get to know him.  He shines on the thoughtful new single, “The Real Thing.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago

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