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    2020 music reviews

    H.E.R., "Damage" [📷 : RCA]
    Music

    H.E.R., Damage | Track Review 🎵

    “Damage,” an emotional, love-centric number, marks another authentic, well-rounded offering from the Grammy-winning R&B darling H.E.R.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
    The Kid LAROI, "SO DONE" [ 📷 : Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, SO DONE | Track Review 🎵

    Teen rap sensation The Kid LAROI relays the plight of love effectively and expressively on the brief, melodic single, “SO DONE.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
    Ariana Grande, "Positions" [📷 : Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, Positions | Track Review 🎵

    “Positions” doesn’t eclipse some of the biggest hits by Ariana Grande, but it gives her another enjoyable, totally sexy, vibe-laden joint.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 26, 2020 ago
    Charlie Wilson, "All of My Love" [📷 : P Music Group / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Charlie Wilson, All of My Love | Track Review 🎵

    Charlie Wilson, assisted by the legendary Smokey Robinson, shines on the old-school, love centric single, “All of My Love.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 26, 2020 ago
    Jack Harlow, "Tyler Herro" [📷 : Generation Now / Atlantic]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, Tyler Herro | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending rapper Jack Harlow drops another irresistible banger with the short but sweet (and potent) “Tyler Herro.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 26, 2020 ago
    Ashley Lauren [📷 : Ashley Lauren]
    Guest Posts

    Ashley Lauren, Alive | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Wow, I do feel “Alive” just from listening to Ashley Lauren. So much so, I even woke up this morning with the melody circulating my brain.

    By George James, 5 yearsOctober 23, 2020 ago
    21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II [📷 : Epic]
    Album 💿

    21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage and rap ‘super producer’ Metro Boomin team up once again on Savage Mode II, an album full of bangers.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 22, 2020 ago
    $NOT & Flo Milli, "Mean" [📷 : 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    $NOT & Flo Milli, Mean | Track Review 🎵

    Rappers $NOT and Flo Milli make a formidable tandem on the utterly unapologetic, ‘mean-sounding’ single, “Mean.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 22, 2020 ago
    Leon Bridges x Lucky Daye, "All About You" [📷 : Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges & Lucky Daye, All About You | Track Review 🎵

    “All About You,” a collaboration between R&B standouts Leon Bridges & Lucky Daye, isn’t flashy, but all in all, beautiful & quite enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy, "Hate the Way" (Ft. blackbear) [📷 : RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Hate the Way | Track Review 🎵

    “Hate the Way” isn’t earth shattering, but G-Eazy, aided by blackbear, drops a respectable, relatable record fueled by questionable love.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
    Kelly Rowland, "Crazy" [📷 : KTR]
    Music

    Kelly Rowland, Crazy | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Kelly Rowland may not reinvent the wheel on “Crazy,” but she does totally make our ears perk up.  

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
    Stevie Wonder, “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate” (Ft. Rapsody, Cordae, Chika & Busta Rhymes) [ 📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Stevie Wonder, Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate | Track Review 🎵

    After an extended hiatus, soul icon Stevie Wonder returns with some friends on the woke single, “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago

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