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    2018 track reviews

    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
    Music

    Yellow Claw, ‘Fake Chanel’ | Track Review

    Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw continues to be prolific in 2018, dropping single “Fake Chanel” featuring rappers A$AP Ferg and Creek Boyz.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Jonas Blue, Rise (Ft. Jack & Jack) - Single [Photo Credit: A Positiva / Virgin EMI]
    Music

    Jonas Blue, ‘Rise’ | Track Review

    Rising English DJ Jonas Blue taps rising L.A.-based urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack for “Rise,” his second single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘One That Got Away’ | Track Review

    Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Music

    Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

    Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review

    Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Loote, Longer Than I Thought © Island
    Music

    Loote, ‘Longer Than I Thought’ | Track Review

    Rising NYC-based pop duo Loote (Emma Lov and Jackson Foote)  enlist Joe Jonas for their fun, ‘exes-struggling-to-move-on’ themed single, “Longer Than I Thought.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Alec Benjamin, Let Me Down Slowly
    Music

    Alec Benjamin, ‘Let Me Down Slowly’ | Track Review

    Rising Phoenix, Arizona-bred singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin shows massive potential on his heartfelt new single, “Let Me Down Slowly.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Drake, I'm Upset © Cash Money
    Music

    Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review

    The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Omar Apollo, Stereo © Omar Apollo
    Music

    Omar Apollo, ‘Ignorin’ | Track Review

    Rising ‘alternative’ artist Omar Apollo showcases his own distinct, unique style on the brief, but intriguing single, “Ignorin’” from his debut EP, ‘Stereo.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Chelsea Collins, Vendetta [Photo Credit: BonFire]
    Music

    Chelsea Collins, ‘Vendetta’ | Track Review

    Prepare to put Chelsea Collins on your radar.  The 19-year old proves she’s the total artistic, musical package on “Vendetta,” her third single from 2018. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    YG, Big Bank © Def Jam
    Music

    YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review

    YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘Summer Water’ | Track Review

    Florida country singer Michael Ray returns with “Summer Water,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago

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