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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

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July 23, 2018

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Chance the Rapper, ‘I Might Need Security’ | Track Review

Chance the Rapper, I Might Need Security [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

Chance the Rapper packs a punch, bringing attitude to single “I Might Need Security,” fueled by a profane Jamie Foxx standup comedy sample.

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Imagine Dragons, ‘Natural’ | Track Review

Imagine Dragons, Natural [Photo Credit: Interscope]

Grammy-winning alternative band Imagine Dragons remain prolific post-Evolve, returning with “Natural,” their second single of 2018.

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July 23, 2018

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Daisy Maude, ‘Don’t Blame Me’ | Track Review

Daisy Maude, Don't Blame Me [Photo Credit: Daisy Maude]

Remember the name Daisy Maude. This up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Arizona drops a brilliant debut single with “Don’t Blame Me.”

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July 20, 2018

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’

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July 18, 2018

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Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review

Galantis, Satisfied & Mama Look at Me Now [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”

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July 18, 2018

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Cam, ‘Road to Happiness’ | Track Review

Cam, Road to Happiness [Photo Credit: RCA]

Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Cam keeps it simple, yet beautiful on her second single, yet first original of 2018, “Road to Happiness.”

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July 18, 2018

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CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review

CupcakKe, Hot Pockets [Photo Credit: cupcakKe]

Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

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July 17, 2018

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Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review

Eric Church, Desperate Man [Photo Credit: EMI Nashville]

Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.

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July 17, 2018

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Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid, ‘Eastside’ | Track Review

Benny Blanco (w/ Halsey & Khalid), Eastside [Photo Credits: Friends Keep Secrets / Interscope]

Pop super producer and songwriter Benny Blanco taps Halsey and Khalid for his new single, “Eastside.” It’s a pleasant though imperfect listening experience.