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    2018

    JMSN, Velvet [Photo Credit: White Room]
    Album 💿

    JMSN, Velvet | Album Review 💿

    JMSN drops an enjoyable, well-rounded R&B album with ‘Velvet.’ “Levy,” “Talk is Cheap” & “So Bad” rank among the crème de la crème of the LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago
    Mumford & Sons, Delta [Photo Credit: Glassnote]
    Music

    Mumford & Sons, ‘Guiding Light’ | Track Review

    Grammy-award winning alternative/alt-folk collective Mumford & Sons return with “Guiding Light,” the promo single from their third LP, ‘Delta.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    KYLE, SUPERDUPERKYLE [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘SUPERDUPERKYLE’ | Track Review

    While KYLE remains one of the most infectious, lovable rappers, “SUPERDUPERKYLE,” featuring MadeinTYO, fall short of the glory of his best singles.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    Kyle Reynolds, The Real Thing [Photo Credit: Kyle Reynolds]
    Music

    Kyle Reynolds, ‘The Real Thing’ | Track Review

    If you haven’t already heard or heard of pop singer/songwriter Kyle Reynolds, get to know him.  He shines on the thoughtful new single, “The Real Thing.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    Kesha, Here Comes the Change [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]
    Music

    Kesha, ‘Here Comes the Change’ | Track Review

    Kesha delivers a well-rounded, socially- conscious single with “Here Comes the Change,” which appears on the ‘On the Basis of Sex’ soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2018 ago
    Josh Groban, Bridges [📷: Reprise]
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    Josh Groban, Bridges | Album Review

    One of the most consistent artists in the game, Josh Groban maintains his superb musicianship throughout the course of ‘Bridges.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2018 ago
    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Track Review 🎵

    Avril Lavigne delivers the most authentic, personal single of her career with “Head Above Water,” inspired by her battle with Lyme Disease.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    HRVY, I Wish You Were Here [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    HRVY, ‘I Wish You Were Here’ | Track Review

    Rising British pop musician HRVY returns with a relatable, love-yearning single, “I Wish You Were Here.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]
    Music

    Rita Ora, ‘Let You Love Me’ | Track Review

    In advance of her sophomore album, ‘Phoenix,’ Rita Ora drops an enjoyable, if only quasi-memorable single, “Let You Love Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Peach Fuzz [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Peach Fuzz’ | Track Review

    Although “Peach Fuzz” is short in length in a number of ways, Tyler, the Creator continues to serve up some worthwhile bars.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review

    Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.   

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

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