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    2018 track reviews

    Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Russ, ‘The Flute Song’ | Track Review

    Russ returns with the familiar on his promo single for his sophomore album, ‘ZOO.’ “The Flute Song” is tried and semi-true, and overplayed at this point. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago
    OMI & Felix Jaehn, Masterpiece [Photo Credit: Ultra]
    Music

    OMI & Felix Jaehn, ‘Masterpiece’ | Track Review

    OMI, known for his hit single “Cheerleader” and rising German DJ Felix Jaehn join forces for a single with all the makings of a hit, “Masterpiece.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago
    Janet Jackson, Made for Now [Photo Credit: Rhythm Nation]
    Music

    Janet Jackson, ‘Made for Now’ | Track Review

    Janet Jackson returns with a surprisingly contemporary, comeback single with “Made for Now,” featuring Daddy Yankee. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago
    Gucci Mane, Kept Back [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review

    ‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    Quavo, W O R K I N M E [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol]
    Music

    Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review

    Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018.  The results are positive, not earth shattering.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    Maluma, Mala Mía [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Maluma, ‘Mala Mía’ | Track Review

    Columbia superstar Maluma uses his sexy, seductive charm and sick pipes to conjure up a hit on his new reggaetón single, “Mala Mía.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Skye & Chris Brown, Fairytale [Photo Credits: Skytunes / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Skye & Chris Brown, ‘Fairytale’ | Track Review

    Skye and Chris Brown unite their powerful voices together for a lush, sleek, and sexy urban contemporary duet in “Fairytale.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Quavo, L A M B T A L K [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown]
    Music

    Quavo, ‘L A M B T A L K’ | Track Review

    Quavo of Migos ‘goes it alone’ on “L A M B T A L K,” one of three solo singles released on August 10, 2018.  The results are respectable, not game changing.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Weekend [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Kane Brown, ‘Weekend’ | Track Review

    Rising country singer Kane Brown shows artistic growth on his chill, groovy, infectious new single, “Weekend.” There’s clear crossover potential.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Ro James, Excuse Me [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Ro James, ‘Excuse Me’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James impresses on his expressive new single, “Excuse Me,” which dabbles in relationship issues.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Freak Me [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
    Music

    Ciara, ‘Freak Me’ | Track Review

    Continuing her musical return, Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Ciara drops her second single of 2018, “Freak Me,” featuring Tekno.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    J. Cole, Album of the Year (Freestyle) [Photo Credit: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Music

    J. Cole, ‘Album of the Year (Freestyle)’ | Track Review

    Post- ‘KOD,’ J. Cole returns with a brief, new single, comprised of straight-up bars, “Album of the Year (Freestyle).”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago

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