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    2018 track reviews

    6 Dogs, "Off the Gas" [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    6 Dogs, ‘Off the Gas’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘Fan Girl’ | Track Review

    Tatted Florida country singer Michael Ray keeps things incredibly simple and care free on “Fan Girl,” a promo single for his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Ruston KeRuston Kelly, Asshole (Demo) [📷 : Rounder]lly, Asshole (Demo) © Rounder
    Music

    Ruston Kelly, ‘Asshole (Demo)’ | Track Review  

    Bold, unapologetic rising singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly drops a single fitting to his characterizations – the frank and honest “A**hole (Demo).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Confetti, "When I Grow Up" [📷: Confetti]
    Music

    Confetti, ‘When I Grow Up’ | Track Review

    Following awesome debut single “People Suck,” Rising pop band Confetti continues to build a name for themselves on their second single, “When I Grow Up.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Babe’ | Track Review  

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Babe,” featuring Taylor Swift, serves as the second advance single for their 2018 comeback album, ‘Bigger.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

    Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Martin Garrix & Loopers, Game Over © Epic
    Music

    Martin Garrix & LOOPERS, ‘Game Over’ | Track Review

    Dutch dance DJs Martin Garrix and LOOPERS join forces for one brief, but sick instrumental single, “Game Over.” Prepare to dance you keister off!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, ‘2 Souls on Fire’ | Track Review

    Bebe Rexha enlists the ubiquitous Quavo for “2 Souls on Fire,” an advanced single from her forthcoming, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, OTW © RCA
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    Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OTW’ | Track Review

    Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Close © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘CLOSE’ | Track Review

    On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit.  Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

    After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Jack & Jack, Stay with Me © Island
    Music

    Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review

    Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.”  Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

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