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    2018

    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folks Songs [Photo Credit: One Voice Productions]
    Album 💿

    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

    The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

    Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    11 Most Disappointing Albums of 2018 (So Far) [Photo Credits: RCA, Columbia, Island, GOOD, Def Jam, Mass Appeal, Capitol, Quality Control Music, Motown]
    Evergreen

    11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far) | Year in Review

    Albums courtesy of A$AP Rocky, Fall Out Boy, and Justin Timberlake are among the ‘11 Most Disappointing Albums in 2018 (So Far).’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 19, 2018 ago
    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
    Album 💿

    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]
    Music

    Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Galantis, Satisfied & Mama Look at Me Now [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Cam, Road to Happiness [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Cam, ‘Road to Happiness’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Cam keeps it simple, yet beautiful on her second single, yet first original of 2018, “Road to Happiness.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    CupcakKe, Hot Pockets [Photo Credit: cupcakKe]
    Music

    CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review

    Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Eric Church, Desperate Man [Photo Credit: EMI Nashville]
    Music

    Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review

    Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Benny Blanco (w/ Halsey & Khalid), Eastside [Photo Credits: Friends Keep Secrets / Interscope]
    Music

    Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid, ‘Eastside’ | Track Review

    Pop super producer and songwriter Benny Blanco taps Halsey and Khalid for his new single, “Eastside.” It’s a pleasant though imperfect listening experience.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Alessia Cara, A Little More [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Alessia Cara, ‘A Little More’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning pop standout Alessia Cara keeps it ‘short, sweet, simple, and stripped’ on “A Little More,” her second single released in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, Lies [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Lies’ | Track Review

    Lil Xan remains busy beyond the ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ dropping a new single, “Lies,” assisted by rising Pennsylvanian rapper, Lil Skies.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

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