Charli XCX, ‘5 in the Morning’ | Track Review
![Charli XCX, 5 in the Morning [Photo Credit: Asylum]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/charli-xcx-5-in-the-morning-asylum.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British pop artist Charli XCX returns in feisty fashion, exhibiting ‘that attitude’ on the unapologetic, urban-pop single, “5 in the Morning.”
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Tag 2018 track reviews
Luke James, ‘These Arms’ | Track Review
![Luke James, These Arms [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/luke-james-these-arms-island.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
Mac Miller, ‘Buttons’ | Track Review
![Mac Miller, Buttons [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mac-miller-buttons-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.”
Yellow Claw, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review
![Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yellow-claw-new-blood-barong-family.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
Hanne Leland, ‘Stay’ | Track Review
![Hanne Leland, Stay [Photo Credit: Mariann Vik]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hanne-leland-stay-photo-cred-mariann-vik.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following the excellence of single “Carry On,” Rising Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland returns with an emotional follow-up single, “Stay.”
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.”
Mac Miller, ‘Programs’ | Track Review
![Mac Miller, Programs [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mac-miller-programs-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.”
The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review
![The 1975, Give Yourself a Try [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/the-1975-give-yourself-a-try-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.’
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.
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.”
Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review
![Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jake-shears-frieda-jean.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.
Maddie Poppe, ‘Going Going Gone’ | Track Review
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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.”