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    2018

    Cameron Dallas, Why Haven't I Met You? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Cameron Dallas, Why Haven’t I Met You? | Track Review

    Actor and Internet personality Cameron Dallas tries his hand at music once more, dropping the low-key, urban-pop single, “Why Haven’t I Met You?”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 31, 2018 ago
    Joji, BALLADS 1 [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Album 💿

    Joji, BALLADS 1 | Album Review 💿

    Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising.  Joji is on the roster of the mass media company, which is getting incredible buzz as a record label highlighting Asian artists.  The alternative R&B Read more…

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 31, 2018 ago
    Eman8, Amen [Photo Credit: Eman8]
    Music

    EMAN8, ‘Amen’ | Track Review

    Progressive soul singer/songwriter EMAN8 (Brandyn Burnette) proves he’s an artist watch on the alluring, spiritually-tinged single, “Amen.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 30, 2018 ago
    Kygo, Happy Now [Photo Credits: Sony/Ultra]
    Music

    Kygo, ‘Happy Now’ | Track Review

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo enlists Swedish singer and former Avicii associate Sandro Cavazza for his pleasant, ‘happy’ new single, “Happy Now.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 30, 2018 ago
    James Arthur, Empty Space [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    James Arthur, ‘Empty Space’ | Track Review

    British pop singer/songwriter James Arthur maintains consistency on his relatable, ‘matters of the heart’ themed single, “Empty Space.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 30, 2018 ago
    Normani x Calvin Harris [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]
    Music

    Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Slow Down’ | Track Review

    Fifth Harmony member Normani and Scottish DJ & producer Calvin Harris join forces on “Slow Down,” one of two collaborative singles.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    Steve Aoki, Neon Future III [📷: Ultra]
    Music

    Steve Aoki, ‘Waste it On Me’ | Track Review

    DJ/producer Steve Aoki enlists K-pop sensation BTS on his record “Waste it On Me,” the promo single from his 2018 LP, ‘Neon Future III.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, Arms Around You [Photo Credits: Warner Bros. Records / Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]
    Music

    XXXTENTACION & Lil Pump, ‘Arms Around You’ | Track Review

    Posthumous XXXTENTACION singles continue with the co-headlining Lil Pump record “Arms Around You,” also featuring Maluma and Swae Lee.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    Cardi B, Money [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Cardi B, ‘Money’ | Track Review

    Breakout female rapper Cardi B continues to flex on her new single, simply titled “Money.” While it’s respectable, the rapper offers nothing ‘brand-new.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    Normani x Calvin Harris [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]
    Music

    Normani & Calvin Harris, ‘Checklist’ | Track Review

    Fifth Harmony member Normani and DJ Calvin Harris join forces on “Checklist,” one of two collaborative singles.  WizKid provides the assist.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 29, 2018 ago
    The O'Jays, Above the Law [Photo Credit: S-Curve]
    Music

    The O’Jays, ‘Above the Law’ | Track Review

    Iconic soul collective The O’Jays deliver the perfect record for ‘times such as these’ on socially-charged single, “Above the Law.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 26, 2018 ago
    Alec Bailey, Callin' [Photo Credit: CN]
    Music

    Alec Bailey, ‘Callin’ | Track Review

    Rising 21-year old country artist Alec Bailey shows ample potential on his appealing,  soulful, debut single, “Callin’.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 25, 2018 ago

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