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    2019 music reviews

    Album 💿

    Bastille, Doom Days | Album Review 💿

    Alternative British collective Bastille returns in top-notch fashion on ‘Doom Days,’ they’re highly-anticipated third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 20, 2019 ago
    Music

    Bazzi, Focus | Track Review

    Rising urban-pop musician Bazzi, known for breakout hit “Mine,” returns with a confident, enjoyable single, “Focus,” assisted by rapper 21 Savage.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Chris Brown, "Wobble Up" (Ft. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, Wobble Up | Track Review

    Chris Brown remains raunchy AF on “Wobble Up,” the third advance single from his ninth solo album, ‘Indigo.’ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy assist.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago
    Taylor Swift, "You Need to Calm Down": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Taylor Swift]
    Music

    Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down | Track Review

    Taylor Swift delivers an empowering, catchy anthem supporting LGBTQ+ rights on “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from her seventh LP, ‘Lover.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago
    Kevin McHale, "James Dean": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Kevin McHale]
    Music

    Kevin McHale, James Dean | Track Review

    Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops a must-hear, steamy bop with “James Dean,” the second single from his debut solo EP, ‘Boy.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 13, 2019 ago
    Madonna, "Dark Ballet": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Madonna, Dark Ballet | Track Review

    With “Dark Ballet,” pop icon Madonna delivers arguably the oddest and quirkiest single of her illustrious career.  It’s unique, if incredibly off-putting.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Myylo, "I Can't Help But Look": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Myylo]
    Music

    Myylo, I Can’t Help but Look | Track Review

    LGBT pop singer/songwriter Myylo continues to bring his infectious charm and amazing musicianship on his new single, “I Can’t Help but Look.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
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    Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love | Album Review 💿

    Following a four-year hiatus, contemporary black gospel music icon Kirk Franklin remains consistent on his 2019 LP, ‘Long Live Love.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 11, 2019 ago
    Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Jonas Brothers / Republic]
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    Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins | Album Review 💿

    Pop brother collective Jonas Brothers shine on their highly-anticipated comeback LP, ‘Happiness Begins,’ their first studio album in a decade.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 11, 2019 ago
    Denzel Curry, ZUU [📷: Loma Vista]
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    Denzel Curry, ZUU | Album Review 💿

    Despite its brief runtime, ‘ZUU’ gives Carol City, Florida rapper Denzel Curry a strong, well-rounded album with no shortage of hard-hitting bangers.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 10, 2019 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
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    Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominate contemporary country musician Thomas Rhett maintains consistency on his fourth studio album, ‘Center Point Road.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 6, 2019 ago
    Miley Cyrus, SHE IS COMING (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Miley Cyrus, She is Coming (EP) | Album Review

    Grammy-nominated pop musician Miley Cyrus delivers some worthwhile moments on her 2019 EP ‘She is Coming’ even if the effort is imperfect.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 6, 2019 ago

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