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    2018 track reviews

    YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    YG, ‘Handgun’ | Track Review

    YG taps A$AP Rocky for “Handgun,” the third advance from his third studio LP, ‘Stay Dangerous.’  While relatively catchy, the record is a bit underwhelming.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    Jordan Smith, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Jordan Smith, ‘Feel Good’ | Track Review

    The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith makes a short, but sweet, energetic and spirited return with his uplifting single, “Feel Good.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    Jason Mraz, Know. [đŸ“·: Atlantic]
    Music

    Jason Mraz, ‘More Than Friends’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winner Jason Mraz taps Grammy-winner Meghan Trainor for the romantic “More Than Friends,” the fourth advance single from ‘Know.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Charli XCX, Girls Night Out [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘Girls Night Out’ | Track Review

    Charli XCX brings the 80s vibes on her enjoyable and spirited ‘girl anthem’, “Girls Night Out.”  It’s clichĂ©, but ultimately, worthwhile.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Swimming [đŸ“·: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, What’s the Use? | Track Review đŸŽ”

    Mac Miller showcases incredible authenticity on the personal, groovy, and soulful, “What’s the Use?”, the 2nd official single from ‘Swimming.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Logic, One Day [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, ‘One Day’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic comes back with uplifting bars and good vibes on his latest single “One Day,” featuring Ryan Tedder.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Alec Benjamin, If We Have Each Other [Photo Credit: ℗© 2018]
    Music

    Alec Benjamin, ‘If We Have Each Other’ | Track Review

    Rising Arizona singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin ‘gives you those feels’ on his sincere, thoughtful single, “If We Have Each Other.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Anthony Russo, I Jusswon [Photo Credit: Anthony Russo]
    Music

    Anthony Russo, ‘I Jusswon’ | Track Review

    Rising LA-based pop artist Anthony Russo continues to build a name for himself with his latest short, sweet, and slick, urban-pop single, “I Jusswon.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review

    Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single.  While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Anthony Starble, Paperweight [Photo Credit: Anthony Starble]
    Columns

    Anthony Starble, Paperweight | Track Review

    Evergreen, Colorado-bred, Los Angeles, California-based singer/songwriter Anthony Starble sounds angelic on his emotional, radiant ballad, “Paperweight.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago
    Zedd & Elley Duhé, Happy Now [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd & Elley DuhĂ©, ‘Happy Now’ | Track Review

    German DJ/producer Zedd and American singer Elley DuhĂ© make a great team on their groovy new dance-pop joint, “Happy Now.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Lost Kings, Stuck [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    Lost Kings, ‘Stuck’ | Track Review

    American DJ/producer duo Lost Kings and Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Styrke make an awesome team on their love-centric single, “Stuck.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago

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