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    2018 track reviews

    Charli XCX, 5 in the Morning [Photo Credit: Asylum]
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘5 in the Morning’ | Track Review

    British pop artist Charli XCX returns in feisty fashion, exhibiting ‘that attitude’ on the unapologetic, urban-pop single, “5 in the Morning.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Luke James, These Arms [Photo Credit: Island]
    Music

    Luke James, ‘These Arms’ | Track Review

    Underrated, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Luke James ‘knocks it out of the park’ on his new, pure R&B gem, “These Arms.” Ripe falsetto is his best attribute.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Buttons [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, ‘Buttons’ | Track Review

    Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Buttons.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 5, 2018 ago
    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
    Music

    Yellow Claw, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review

    Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ Their latest single, “To the Max,” features MC Kekel, Lil Debbie, Bok Nero, and MC Gustta.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Hanne Leland, Stay [Photo Credit: Mariann Vik]
    Music

    Hanne Leland, ‘Stay’ | Track Review

    Following the excellence of single “Carry On,” Rising Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland returns with an emotional follow-up single, “Stay.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Summertime’ | Track Review

    Ahead of his seventh studio album ‘Good Man,’ Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo drops one final advance single, “Summertime.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Programs [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, ‘Programs’ | Track Review

    Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Programs.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    The 1975, Give Yourself a Try [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review

    The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Maroon 5, Girls Like You © Interscope
    Music

    Maroon 5, ‘Girls Like You (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Rex Orange County & Randy Newman, You've Got a Friend in Me © Rex Orange County
    Music

    Rex Orange County, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ | Track Review

    Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 4, 2018 ago
    Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]
    Music

    Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

    Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Maddie Poppe, Going Going Gone [Photo Credits: Hollywood / 19]
    Music

    Maddie Poppe, ‘Going Going Gone’ | Track Review

    Maddie Poppe, the winner of the first season of the revived version of American Idol, exhibits potential on the studio version of winning original single, “Going Going Gone.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago

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