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    2018 track reviews

    BROCKHAMPTON, 1999 WILDFIRE [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    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
    Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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.]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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

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