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    2018 track reviews

    Holander, Smoke [Photo Credit: Holander]
    Music

    Holander, ‘Smoke’ | Track Review

    Rising Los Angeles electro-pop artist and social change advocate Holander shows tremendous potential on her short, but hella sweet single, “Smoke.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Wala Cam [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Wala Cam’ | Track Review

    After impressing on his three previous singles (including “I Might Need Security”), Chance the Rapper doesn’t disappoint on the fourth, “Wala Cam.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]
    Music

    Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review

    After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Muse, Something Human [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Muse, ‘Something Human’ | Track Review

    Veteran, Grammy-winning, alternative rock band Muse returns with their second single of 2018, “Something Human.” It’s respectable, if a bit underwhelming.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Work Out [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, 1998 TRUMAN [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review

    Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    The 1975, Love It If We Made It [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Love It if We Made It’ | Track Review

    Although flawed, The 1975 has its share of moments on single “Love It If We Made It,” characterized by its loudness and multiple instances of shock value.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    Billie Eilish, you should see me in a crown [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]
    Music

    Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review

    Rising alternative pop artist Billie Eilish ‘brings the heat’ without having to break a sweat on her epic new single, “you should see me in a crown.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

    On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]
    Music

    6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

    6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]
    Music

    Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

    Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]
    Columns

    Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

    NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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