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    2019 track reviews

    Ty Dolla $ign, "Purple Emoji" (Ft. J. Cole): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ty Dolla $ign, Purple Emoji | Track Review

    The ever-versatile Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by rapper extraordinaire J. Cole, delivers a short but totally intriguing new R&B single, “Purple Emoji.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 29, 2019 ago
    Young Thug, "The London" (Ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment / Atlantic]
    Music

    Young Thug, The London | Track Review

    Idiosyncratic southern rapper extraordinaire Young Thug enlists a couple of friends (J. Cole and Travis Scott) for the dripping banger, “The London.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 28, 2019 ago
    Clairo, "Bags" (from Immunity): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: FADER]
    Music

    Clairo, Bags | Track Review

    Rising alternative singer/songwriter Clairo delivers a compelling record with “Bags,” the promo single for her highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Immunity.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 28, 2019 ago
    Music

    Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Track Review

    Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini make a pretty sweet team on “Center Point Road,” the title track and sixth advance single from his fourth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 27, 2019 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, "Easier": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    5 Seconds of Summer, Easier | Track Review

    Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer continues their ‘sleek, modern-pop’ approach post-Youngblood on the short, but hella sweet single, “Easier.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 27, 2019 ago
    Joyner Lucas, "Isis" (Ft. Logic): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Tully]
    Music

    Joyner Lucas, Isis | Track Review

    With the beef thrown aside, Joyner Lucas enlists Logic for “Isis,” the electrifying third single released in advance of his highly-anticipated LP, ‘ADHD.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 27, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran, "Cross Me" (Ft. Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Cross Me | Track Review

    Following the announcement of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project,’ Ed Sheeran drops second single “Cross Me” featuring Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 27, 2019 ago
    Madonna, Future (Ft. Quavo): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Madonna, Future | Track Review

    For her fourth single from the highly-anticipated ‘Madame X’, Madonna serves up a socially-conscious dancehall single with “Future,” featuring Quavo.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 20, 2019 ago
    Halsey, Nightmare: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Halsey, Nightmare | Track Review

    Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers a ‘nightmare’ scenario for women on “Nightmare,” eventually turning the tables and being ‘completely aware.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 20, 2019 ago
    A$AP Ferg, "Pups" (Ft. A$AP Rocky): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, Pups | Track Review

    A$AP Ferg continues to embrace the brief song on single “Pups,” featuring his frequent collaborator and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Rocky.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 16, 2019 ago
    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Best Friend's Ass: The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic Amsterdam]
    Music

    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, ‘Best Friend’s Ass’ | Track Review

    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike tap Paris Hilton for a totally entertaining, novel, and attitude-laden single, “Best Friend’s A$$.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 16, 2019 ago
    Mustard, 100 Bands: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]
    Music

    Mustard, 100 Bands | Track Review

    Enlisting a star-studded cast comprised of Quavo, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and YG, Mustard assembled a respectable, if predictable rap banger with “100 Bands.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 16, 2019 ago

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