2020 music reviews | The Musical Hype

Omar Apollo, Apolonio | Album Review 💿

Apolonio, the 2020 mini-album by Omar Apollo, provides a marvelous sampling of the incredible things that he has in store for the future.

Lana Del Rey eschews controversy and delivers another great addition to her rich catalogue with single “Let Me Love You Like a Woman.”

Short, but sweet, Ty Dolla $ign drops an enjoyable joint with “By Yourself,” assisted by Jhené Aiko and Mustard.

Grammy-winning pop superstar Justin Bieber shines on his authentic, reflective, and vulnerable single, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco.

Demi Lovato criticizes ‘45’ for his failed leadership on her somber yet powerful and totally relevant single, “Commander in Chief.”

Pop standouts Lauv and Conan Gray join forces to deliver a short, sweet, and totally irresistible bop in “Fake.”

Alternative standout Gabriel Garzón-Montano shows the full range of his musicianship on his adventurous sophomore album, Agüita.

George James: WOLFBERRY is sending a wave across pop with her smash hit ‘Let’s Make Fire’. Read our review .

George James: Pop has a new name, LZYBY. By heck, he delivers here with his new track “Frustration.” Read our review here.

George James: Da Poloman and Sara Alavi release their poignant new hip hop track “Love At First Sight.” Read our review here.

ROLE MODEL continues to elevate his profile on “going out,” the compelling third single from his 2020 EP, our little angel.

‘The King of Vibe,’ Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak, continues to shine on his brief, funky, and infectious single, “JEWELZ.”