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    2018 track reviews

    AJ Mitchell, No Plans [📷: Epic]
    Music

    AJ Mitchell, No Plans | Track Review

    On his latest single, “No Plans,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell is looking to enjoy his youth while it lasts, putting aside the cares of the world.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, Imagine | Track Review

    Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    Robin Thicke, Testify [📷: Thicke Music / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review

    Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    HRVY, I Don't Think About You - Single [Photo Credit: Virgin EMI]
    Music

    HRVY, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review

    Rising British pop musician HRVY continues to ‘make a case for himself’ on the chill, easy-going ‘I miss my ex- anthem,’ “I Don’t Think About You.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago
    Stephen Puth, Sexual Vibe [📷: Arista]
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    Stephen Puth, ‘Sexual Vibe’ | Track Review

    Rising pop musician Stephen Puth, the younger brother of Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth, introduces himself to the world with a “Sexual Vibe.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Icarus Falls [📷: RCA]
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Good Years’ | Track Review

    Eight singles into his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ pop heartthrob ZAYN finds a much better, more engaging fit with ballad “Good Years.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago
    reuben-gray-till-the-lights-go-out
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    Reuben Gray, ‘Till the Lights Go Out’ | Track Review

    Gifted, rising 17-year old English pop musician Reuben Gray delivers an electrifying, ‘must-hear,’ debut single, “Till the Lights Go Out.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Jay Rock, Shit Real | Track Review 🎵

    West Coast rapper Jay Rock enlists Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley for his tough, ‘trill’ new addendum to Redemption, “Shit Real.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago
    Gucci Mane, BiPolar [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Gucci Mane, ‘BiPolar’ | Track Review

    Perhaps Gucci Mane, assisted by Quavo won’t change any lives with single “BiPolar,” but he definitely entertains on this banging flex-fest.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago
    Grimes, We Appreciate Power [Photo Credit: 4AD]
    Music

    Grimes, ‘We Appreciate Power’ | Track Review

    The ever-distinct Canadian singer/songwriter Grimes returns with a ‘powerful’ new single, assisted by American singer HANA, “We Appreciate Power.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 6, 2018 ago
    Kodak Black, Calling My Spirit [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kodak Black, ‘Calling My Spirit’ | Track Review

    Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Single [Photo Credit: Domino]
    Music

    Arctic Monkeys, ‘Anyways’ | Track Review

    Post-Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Alex Turner and Arctic Monkeys return with another fantastic new single, “Anyways,” in a similar vein.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago

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