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    2020 music reviews

    The Weeknd, "After Hours" from AFTER HOURS [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, After Hours | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist The Weeknd superbly expresses heartbreak on “After Hours,” the 3rd single from his 4th studio LP, After Hours.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man | Album Review 💿

    Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne makes quite an intriguing comeback on his 12th studio album, and first in a decade, Ordinary Man.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago
    Tame Impala, The Slow Rush [Photo Credit: Island]
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    Tame Impala, The Slow Rush | Album Review 💿

    Following a five-year hiatus, Tame Impala makes a compelling return on its psychedelia-heavy, introspective, 4th studio album, The Slow Rush.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 21, 2020 ago
    Justin Bieber, Changes [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Justin Bieber, Changes | Album Review 💿

    After nearly a five-year hiatus, Justin Bieber returns with his comeback album, Changes. The problem is, it’s an underwhelming affair.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2020 ago
    Powfu, "Death Bed" (Ft. beabadoobee) [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Powfu, death bed (coffee for your head) | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian rapper Powfu, assisted by a memorable beabadoobee sample, shines on his authentic, thoughtful single, “death bed.”  

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    Sevdaliza, "Oh My God" [Photo Credit: Twisted Elegance]
    Music

    Sevdaliza, Oh My God | Track Review 🎵

    Iranian-Dutch musician Sevdaliza shines on her first single of 2020, the rad electronic gem, “Oh My God,” which transcends its cliché title.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    Madison Beer, "Selfish" [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Madison Beer, Selfish | Track Review 🎵

    Rising pop artist Madison Beer follows up “Good in Goodbye” with “Selfish,” another single that explores matters of the heart.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    Black Atlass, "Lie to Me" [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
    Music

    Black Atlass, Lie to Me | Track Review 🎵

    Alex Fleming, better known as Black Atlass, makes a strong comeback with his first single in more than two years, “Lie to Me.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    DaBaby, "SHUT UP" [Photo Credits: South Coast Music Group / Interscope]
    Music

    DaBaby, SHUT UP | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby returns with his first new single of 2020, a dumb, but entertaining banger, “SHUT UP.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2020 ago
    YG & Kehlani, "Konclusions" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    YG & Kehlani, Konclusions | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper YG and R&B singer Kehlani, a real-life couple, drop the revealing collaborative single, “Konclusions,” on Valentine’s Day 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 18, 2020 ago
    Luke Bryan, "Born Here Live Here Die Here" from Born Here Live Here Die Here [Photo Credit: Capitol Nashville]
    Music

    Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here | Track Review 🎵

    Luke Bryan shines on “Born Here Live Here Die Here,” the thoughtful title track from his highly anticipated seventh studio album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 18, 2020 ago
    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Be Afraid" from Reunions [Photo Credit: Southeastern]
    Music

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Be Afraid | Track Review 🎵

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit return with the authentic, thoughtfully penned “Be Afraid,” the promo single from their 2020 LP, Reunions.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 18, 2020 ago

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