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    2018

    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Sorcererz’ | Track Review

    Three weeks in advance of the release of the highly-anticipated LP ‘The Now Now,’ Gorillaz drops a third single, “Sorcererz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Lose It [Photo Credit: Sony]
    Music

    Kane Brown, ‘Lose It’ | Track Review

    Rising country singer Kane Brown continues to ‘build his brand’ in country music with his enjoyable new single, “Lose It.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Tove Lo, Bitches [Photo Credit: Universal]
    Music

    Tove Lo, ‘b*tches’ | Track Review

    The ever-untamed Tove Lo returns with a remix of ‘BLUE LIPS (lady wood phase II)’ record, “bitches,” featuring Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, and ALMA.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Christina Aguilera, ‘Like I Do | Track Review

    Christina Aguilera, assisted by GoldLink, returns with one final advance single before unleashing ‘Liberation’ – the Anderson .Paak-produced “Like I Do.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Jay Rock, ‘The Bloodiest’ | Track Review

    Fresh off successes with “King’s Dead” and “Win,” Jay Rock continues his stellar year with “The Bloodiest,” the 3rd single from his third album, Redemption.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Kanye West & Kid Cudi, KIDS SEE GHOSTS [Photo Credits: GOOD / Def Jam]
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    Kanye West & Kid Cudi, KIDS SEE GHOSTS | Album Review 💿

    Kanye West and Kid Cudi bring an enthralling, experimental listening experience as hip-hop duo KIDS SEE GHOSTS on their brief, self-titled debut.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    Lauv, I met you when I was 18 (playlist) [📷: Lauv]
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    Lauv, I met you when I was 18. | Album Review

    23-year old rising pop/R&B artist Lauv shows incredible potential on his love-centric playlist, ‘I met you when I was 18.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 8, 2018 ago
    Vic Richardson, Oh I Love You © Vic Richardson
    Music

    Vic Richardson, ‘Oh I Love You’ | Track Review

    Brighton-based, English/Italian pop singer/songwriter Vic Richardson proves he’s ‘one to watch’ on his alluring, debut single, “Oh I Love You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Simon XO, My Love [Photo Credit: Michael Armstrong]
    Music

    Simon XO ‘My Love’ | Track Review

    Unhappy with the political climate in the U.S. under President Trump, rising pop artist Simon XO expresses his anger on his electrifying single, “My Love.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
    Music

    Gorillaz, ‘Lake Zurich’ | Track Review

    “Humility” is the main attraction from ‘The Now Now,’ the sixth studio album from Gorillaz, but instrumental “Lake Zurich” shines bright as well.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    James Arthur, You Deserve Better / At My Weakest [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    James Arthur, ‘At My Weakest’ | Track Review

    Post- “Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “At My Weakest.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, ‘Small Worlds’ | Track Review

    Returning with his first new music since ‘The Divine Feminine,’ Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Small Worlds.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago

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