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    2018 track reviews

    Young Thug, Hear No Evil © Atlantic
    Music

    Young Thug, ‘Anybody’ | Track Review

    The ever-idiosyncratic and prolific Young Thug returns with a new single, “Anybody,” featuring ‘The Queen,’ Nicki Minaj.  The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, Sky Full of Song © Virgin
    Music

    Florence + The Machine, ‘Sky Full of Song’ | Track Review

    British alternative collective Florence + The Machine (Florence Welch) return following a three-year hiatus with a new single, “Sky Full of Song.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Chun-Li © Young Money / Cash Money
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Chun-Li’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with “Chun-Li,” one of two singles released April 13, 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, ‘Ferrari’ | Track Review

    Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha drops single “Ferrari” in advance of her full-length, debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol
    Music

    5 Seconds of Summer, ‘Youngblood’ | Track Review

    After releasing Want You Back,” the underwhelming promo single for their third LP, ‘Youngblood,’ 5 Seconds of Summer returns much stronger on their second single, the album’s title track.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Let Me © RCA
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

    Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Barbie Tingz © Young Money / Cash Money
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Barbie Tingz’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with the hard-nosed, unapologetic banger, “Barbie Tingz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty © Capitol Nashville
    Music

    Carrie Underwood, ‘Cry Pretty’ | Track Review

    Former American Idol winner and country standout Carrie Underwood returns better than ever on her second single of 2018, powerhouse ballad “Cry Pretty.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 12, 2018 ago
    Shinedown, Attention Attention [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Shinedown, ‘The Human Radio’ | Track Review

    Brent Smith and Shinedown remain energetic to the nth degree on “The Human Radio,” the second single from their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Jim Jones, Still Dipset © Vamplife / EMPIRE
    Music

    Jim Jones, ‘Still Dipset’ | Track Review

    Hard-nosed, East Cast rapper Jim Jones asserts he’s “Still Dipset” on his brand-new banger.  He’s assisted by fellow Dipset vet, Juelz Santana.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Kenny Chesney, Get Along © Blue Chair / Warner Nashville
    Music

    Kenny Chesney, ‘Get Along’ | Track Review

    Seasoned country artist extraordinaire Kenny Chesney returns with a feel-good, straightforward country single with “Get Along.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
    Music

    Yellow Claw, ‘Villain’ | Track Review

    Dutch Producer/DJ Duo Yellow Claw enlists rising Los Angeles-based singer Valentina for their villainous new single, “Villain.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago

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