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    2019 music reviews

    Bastille, "Joy" : The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Bastille, Joy | Track Review

    British alternative darlings Bastille are indeed ‘joyful’ on “Joy,” the third single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Doom Days.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    Music

    Luke Combs, Beer Never Broke My Heart | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated country musician Luke Combs shines on his first brand-new single of 2019, the beer-loving “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    Madonna, "Crave" (w/ Swae Lee): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Boy Toy / Live Nation Worldwide / Interscope]
    Music

    Madonna, Crave | Track Review

    Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    Ciara, Beauty Marks: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
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    Ciara, Beauty Marks | Album Review

    After releasing six major label albums, R&B standout Ciara releases her seventh album, Beauty Marks independently with so-so results.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 14, 2019 ago
    $uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: G*59]
    Music

    $uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft | Track Review

    If nothing else, the $uicideBoy$ and Travis Barker collaborative single, “nothingleftnothingleft” is loud, intense, and chocked-full of energy.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, "A Whole New World" from Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]
    Music

    ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, A Whole New World (End Title) | Track Review

    While ZAYN and Zhavia Ward sing well on the new take of “A Whole New World (End Title),” the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle version remains the one to beat.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don't Care: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Warner Music / Def Jam]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don’t Care | Track Review

    Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, “I Don’t Care.”  While not game changing, it has ‘hit’ written all over it.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Album Review 💿

    Logic continues to be prolific in regard to quantity, but his latest album, ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ falls short of the glory of his best work.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    Music

    Madonna, I Rise | Track Review

    Madonna steps up her game on the second advance single from ‘Madame X,’ “I Rise,” which is encouraging, inspirational, and filled with resolve.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 7, 2019 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony Music]
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    Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride | Album Review

    Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend returns with an alluring, consistent, and well-rounded fourth studio album, ‘Father of the Bride.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 7, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Enough (Single) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Fantasia, Enough | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia returns “Enough,” her first new original R&B single since 2016.  She excels on the ‘grown-folks’ R&B ballad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    Logic, Homicide (Ft. Eminem) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, Homicide | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic, assisted by the “Rap God” himself, Eminem, deliver electrifying flows throughout the course of the murderous “Homicide.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago

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