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    2018 track reviews

    Rick Ross, Florida Boy © Epic
    Music

    Rick Ross, ‘Florida Boy’ | Track Review

    Prolific rapper Rick Ross enlists autotune-loving T-Pain and distinct-voiced rapper Kodak Black for hard-nosed banger “Florida Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Pray for Me’ | Track Review

    Ahead of ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By,’ the third advance single, “Pray for Me,” was issued.  It comes courtesy of The Weeknd assisted by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Why Don't We, Trust Fund Baby © Atlantic
    Music

    Why Don’t We, ‘Trust Fund Baby’ | Track Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We impresses with their slick, new single, “Trust Fund Baby.” “Trust Fund Baby” successfully blends pop, rap, and R&B.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, Us © Epic
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, ‘Us’ | Track Review

    Jennifer Lopez returns with an enjoyable, danceable single “Us.” While it’s a solid record, “Us” doesn’t feel particularly ‘brand new’ or groundbreaking in the least.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Busta Rhymes, Get It © Epic
    Music

    Busta Rhymes, ‘Get It’ | Track Review

    Veteran motor-mouthed Busta Rhymes makes a strong comeback on single “Get It,” featuring Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Iggy Azalea, Savior © Island
    Music

    Iggy Azalea, ‘Savior’ | Track Review

    Is “Savior,” the new single by Iggy Azalea a ‘savior’ to her diminishing career? Maybe, maybe not, but the Quavo-assisted single is better than “Team” or “Mo Bounce.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Cashae, Pieces © BonFire
    Music

    CASHAE, ‘Pieces’ | Track Review

    Miami-based production duo CASHÆ – Abomb and Joseph Michael – combines forces with rising ATL singer Cristina Quinones on infectious single, “Pieces.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 2, 2018 ago
    Banamak, Sayin Nothin © Banamak
    Music

    Banamak, ‘Sayin Nothin’ | Track Review

    Banamak (Conner Bloyd) returns charged-up on his aggressive, confident, and thrilling new single, “Sayin Nothin.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 2, 2018 ago
    Restless Modern, Haunted [📷: Restless Modern]
    Music

    Restless Modern, Haunted | Track Review

    21-year old Chicago producer-singer-songwriter Restless Modern compels on “Haunted,” a single from his forthcoming debut EP.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 2, 2018 ago
    Lord Huron, Ancient Names Pt. 1 © Republic
    Music

    Lord Huron, ‘Ancient Names, Pt. I’ | Track Review

    Fresh off of newfound success thanks to “The Night We Met,” Lord Huron returns in strong, capable fashion on “Ancient Names, Pt. 1,” a promo single for their forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, The Middle [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, ‘The Middle’ | Track Review

    Zedd and Grey make magic with an unlikely musician, versatile country artist Maren Morris, on fun dance record, “The Middle.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago
    DNCE, Dance © Republic
    Music

    DNCE, ‘Dance’ | Track Review

    Joe Jonas and DNCE, who thrive off of their innuendo, return with a fun and infectious, if utterly corny new single, “Dance.” Be prepared to ‘bust a groove.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 1, 2018 ago

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