Holander, ‘Smoke’ | Track Review
![Holander, Smoke [Photo Credit: Holander]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/holander-smoke-holander.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Los Angeles electro-pop artist and social change advocate Holander shows tremendous potential on her short, but hella sweet single, “Smoke.”
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Tag 2018 track reviews
Chance the Rapper, ‘Wala Cam’ | Track Review
![Chance the Rapper, Wala Cam [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chance-the-rapper-wala-cam-chance-the-rapper.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After impressing on his three previous singles (including “I Might Need Security”), Chance the Rapper doesn’t disappoint on the fourth, “Wala Cam.”
Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review
![Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mario-drowning-empire.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.”
Muse, ‘Something Human’ | Track Review
![Muse, Something Human [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/muse-something-human-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Veteran, Grammy-winning, alternative rock band Muse returns with their second single of 2018, “Something Human.” It’s respectable, if a bit underwhelming.
Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review
![Chance the Rapper, Work Out [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chance-the-rapper-work-out-chance-the-rapper.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.
BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review
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Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”
The 1975, ‘Love It if We Made It’ | Track Review
![The 1975, Love It If We Made It [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-1975-love-it-if-we-made-it-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review
![Billie Eilish, you should see me in a crown [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/billie-eilish-you-should-see-me-in-a-crown-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.”
Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review
![Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chance-the-rapper-65th-ingleside-chance-the-rapper.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story.
6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review
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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.
Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review
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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?
Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review
![Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nina-luna-keep-me-571975-records-dk.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”