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    2020 track reviews

    Joji & Diplo, "Daylight" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music / Mad Decent]
    Music

    Joji & Diplo, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

    Joji, with an assist from Diplo, returns with “Daylight,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore album, Nectar.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 11, 2020 ago
    Omar Apollo, "Stayback" [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵

    Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Troye Sivan, "Rager Teenager" (music video screenshot) [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, Rager teenager! | Track Review 🎵

    “Rager teenager!” marks the best single from In a Dream, the highly anticipated EP from South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, "WAP" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Cardi B, WAP | Track Review 🎵

    Cardi B, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion, get ‘down and dirty’ on the hella unapologetic, highly sexed-up single, “WAP.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Fousheé, "Deep End" [Photo Credit: Fousheé]
    Music

    Fousheé, Deep End | Track Review 🎵

    Rising R&B singer Fousheé shines on the short but absolutely, utterly sweet, must-hear single, “Deep End.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    The Neighbourhood, "Cherry Flavoured" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Neighbourhood, Cherry Flavoured | Track Review 🎵

    Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    NLE Choppa, "Narrow Road" (Ft. Lil Baby) [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    NLE Choppa, Narrow Road | Track Review 🎵

    NLE Choppa shines on “Narrow Road,” an advance single featuring Lil Baby from his highly anticipated debut album, Top Shotta.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Bastille, "What You Gonna Do???" [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Bastille, WHAT YOU GONNA DO??? | Track Review 🎵

    Opting for a distraction from the crazy world, Bastille enlists Graham Coxon for a ‘departure’ for the band “WHAT YOU GONNA DO???”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Gryffin & John Martin, "Cry" [Photo Credit: Darkroom]
    Music

    Gryffin & John Martin, Cry | Track Review 🎵

    American dance musician and producer Gryffin and Swedish singer John Martin join forces for a surefire, dance bop, “Cry.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Surf Mesa, "Somewhere" (Ft. Gus Dapperton) [Photo Credit: Astralwerks]
    Music

    Surf Mesa, Somewhere | Track Review 🎵

    Rising electronic musician Surf Mesa impresses on “Somewhere,” his first original single of 2020. He taps Gus Dapperton for the vocal assist.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
    Marilyn Manson, "WE ARE CHAOS" [Photo Credit: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Marilyn Manson, WE ARE CHAOS | Track Review 🎵

    Marilyn Manson returns with “WE ARE CHAOS,” a brighter, major-key record that marks a departure for the collective.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 5, 2020 ago
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    Guest Posts

    The Hassan Assassin, Come Over | Track Review 🎵

    George James: ‘Come Over’ is the latest gift from up and coming rapper The Hassan Assassin. He’s taken a giant leap with this new track.

    By George James, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago

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