2018 track reviews | The Musical Hype

BROCKHAMPTON, 1999 WILDFIRE [Photo Credit: RCA]

BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1999 WILDFIRE’ | Track Review

Rising boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1999 WILDFIRE,” their first single following the exit of original member, Ameer Vann.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

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Jason Mraz, ‘Might as Well Dance’ | Track Review

Jason Mraz exceeds expectations with “Might as Well Dance,” the eclectic single third advance single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

Lil Yachty, Who Want the Smoke? [Photo Credit: Quality Control]

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Lil Yachty, ‘Who Want the Smoke?’ | Track Review

Despite taking a “couple of Ls,” Lil Yachty has a banger on his hands with “Who Want the Smoke?”, featuring Cardi B and Offset.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]

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Florida Georgia Line, ‘Talk You Out of It’ | Track Review

Florida Georgia Line returns with their third single of 2018, ballad “Talk You Out of It.” The modus operandi is simple – action in the bedroom.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

Why Don't We, Talk [Photo Credit: Signature / Atlantic]

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Why Don’t We, ‘Talk’ | Track Review

Rising boy band Why Don’t We sing about bad communication in their fading relationships on their third single of 2018, “Talk.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

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

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Kream’ | Track Review

Iggy Azalea taps Tyga for “Kream,” the promo single from her forthcoming EP, ‘Survive the Summer.’ “Kream” is ultimately a ‘mixed bag.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Max George, Barcelona [Photo Credit: Records, LLC]

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Max George, ‘Barcelona’ | Track Review

Max George, a member of the now defunct boy band The Wanted, releases his debut single, “Barcelona.” The results are positive, but not game changing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Lil Pump, Drug Addicts [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Lil Pump, ‘Drug Addicts’ | Track Review

Lil Pump continues to build his career on clichés an utter shallowness on his latest, empty and irresponsible single, “Drug Addicts.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

Justin Timberlake, SoulMate [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Justin Timberlake, ‘SoulMate’ | Track Review

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake sounds great on “SoulMate,” but the summer song suffers from flimsy songwriting that lacks depth.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago

Mansionair, Technicolour [Photo Credit: Glassnote]

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Mansionair, ‘Technicolour’ | Track Review

Rising, Grammy-nominated Australian alt, electro-pop collective Mansionair shines on “Technicolour,” their second single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2018 ago

Payson Lewis, Can't Go Back [Photo Credit: Payson Lewis]

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Payson Lewis, ‘Can’t Go Back’| Track Review

Rising, Philadelphia-bred pop musician Payson Lewis takes things ‘next level,’ returning with his best, most electrifying single yet, “Can’t Go Back.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2018 ago

Charli XCX, Focus / No Angel - Single [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]

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Charli XCX, ‘No Angel’ | Track Review

After urging her man to ‘focus on her love,’ Charli XCX expresses willingness to change her bad, non-angelic ways for her lover on “No Angel.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2018 ago