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    2018 track reviews

    $uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans [Photo Credit: G*59]
    Music

    $uicideBoy$, Meet Mr. NICEGUY | Track Review

    Louisiana rap duo $uicideBoy$ exhibit more vulnerability on “Meet Mr. NICEGUY,” the second single from mixtape ‘I Want to Die in New Orleans.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
    Alex Aiono, Big Mistake [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Alex Aiono, ‘Big Mistake’ | Track Review

    Fueled by a bad ex-, 22-year rising pop artist Alex Aiono shines on his high-energy, regretful, yet therapeutic single, “Big Mistake.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
    Hunter Hayes, One Shot [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Hunter Hayes, ‘One Shot’ | Track Review

    Country singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes keeps it short and incredibly sweet on his second single released in August 2018, “One Shot.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Bahjat, Do you remember me? [Photo Credit: Bahjat]
    Music

    Bahjat, ‘Do you remember me?’ | Track Review

    After overcoming adversity and putting in hard work, Libyan singer-songwriter Bahjat compels on his catchy, infectious single, “Do you remember me?”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Russ, ‘Serious’ | Track Review

    After unveiling “The Flute Song,” producer, rapper, and singer Russ returns with the second single from his sophomore album ‘ZOO,’ “Serious.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible [Photo Credits: Epic, MJJ Productions]
    Music

    Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson, ‘Diamonds are Invincible’ | Track Review

    While it might’ve sounded good on paper, and some ideas aren’t too shabby, “Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible” is unfortunate.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, XTCY [Photo Credits: GOOD, Def Jam]
    Music

    Kanye West, ‘XTCY’ | Track Review

    Kanye West continues to struggle to find his footing on his previously unreleased single “XTCY.” While it’s been ‘freed,’ perhaps it shouldn’t have been.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, ‘My Blood’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alternative duo Twenty One Pilots returns with “My Blood,” the fourth single from their highly-anticipated fifth album, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
    Alec Benjamin, Death of a Hero [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]
    Music

    Alec Benjamin, ‘Death of a Hero’ | Track Review

    Rising pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin delivers a tour de force with his authentic, superbly written single, “Death of a Hero.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 29, 2018 ago
    Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz, Right Now [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz, ‘Right Now’ | Track Review

    Pop artist Nick Jonas and German DJ/producer Robin Schulz make an awesome team on their danceable new single, “Right Now.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago
    Noah Cyrus & Lil Xan, Live or Die [Photo Credit: Records, LLC]
    Music

    Noah Cyrus & Lil Xan, ‘Live or Die’ | Track Review

    The relationship may be going on strong for Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan, but the same can’t be said about their uneven collaborative single, “Live or Die.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers & NGHTMRE, Save Yourself [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Chainsmokers & NGHTMRE, ‘Save Yourself’ | Track Review

    Despite being lifted by the colorful, dance production work, The Chainsmokers, alongside NGHTMRE, are on moderately successful on single, “Save Yourself.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago

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