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    2020 track reviews

    Tanaka Makoni, "Lust" [Photo Credit: Tanaka Makoni]
    Guest Posts

    Tanaka Makoni, Lust | Track Review 🎵

    Tanaka Makoni Introduces New Hip Hop Gem ‘Lust’ Contributed by George James anaka Makoni is back with ‘Lust’. It is a robust hip hop gem with an intro which sticks out like a sore thumb, but for all the right reasons. For me, the intro vocal is what cements it Read more

    By George James, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    Kem, "Live Out Your Love" (Ft. Toni Braxton) [Photo Credit: Motown]
    Music

    Kem, Live Out Your Love | Track Review 🎵

    Kem keeps it classic and classy on “Live Out Your Love” featuring Toni Braxton, the second single from his comeback LP, Love Always Wins.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    DaBaby "No Dribble" (with Stunna 4 Vegas) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    DaBaby, No Dribble | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby keeps it simple and devoid of depth on his banger, “No Dribble.” He taps Stunna 4 Vegas for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    A$AP Ferg, "Move Ya Hips" (Ft. Nicki Minaj & MadeinTYO) [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, Move Ya Hips | Track Review 🎵

    A$AP Ferg keeps it short and sweet on the potent banger “Move Ya Hips,” featuring Nicki Minaj and MadeinTYO.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    Sam Smith, "My Oasis" [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Sam Smith, My Oasis | Track Review 🎵

    Sam Smith continues to churn out new music in advance of his TBD third studio album. On “My Oasis,” they’re assisted by Burna Boy.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
    Corey Taylor, “CMFT Must Be Stopped” (Ft. Kid Bookie & Tech N9ne) [Photo Credit: Roadrunner]
    Music

    Corey Taylor, CMFT Must Be Stopped | Track Review 🎵

    Corey Taylor rocks hard but keeps its very basic on “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” featuring rappers Kid Bookie and Tech N9ne.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
    Dan + Shay, "I Should Probably Go to Bed" [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
    Music

    Dan + Shay, I Should Probably Go to Bed | Track Review 🎵

    Dan + Shay return with an enjoyable country-pop record with “I Should Probably Go to Bed,” though it could use more depth and development.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
    Bille Eilish, "my future" [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]
    Music

    Billie Eilish, my future | Track Review 🎵

    Billie Eilish returns with “my future,” a single that serves up familiarity as well as a couple new wrinkles from the wunderkind.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
    J. Cole, "Lion King on Ice" from Lewis Street [Photo Credits: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Music

    J. Cole, Lion King on Ice | Track Review 🎵

    On “Lion King on Ice,” the second of two songs from the single, Lewis Street, Grammy winner J. Cole continues to have plenty to say.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2020 ago
    Jason Derulo, “Take You Dancing” [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Jason Derulo, Take You Dancing | Track Review 🎵

    Jason Derulo plans to “Take You Dancing” – 😎. Yet, the dancing he refers to on the infectious pop single references skills in the bedroom.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2020 ago
    ROLE MODEL, "blind" [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    ROLE MODEL, blind | Track Review 🎵

    ROLE MODEL shines with his relatable, short but sweet single, “blind,” about being infatuated with the most gorgeous girl he’s ever seen.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
    J. Cole, "The Climb Back" from Lewis Street [Photo Credits: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Music

    J. Cole, The Climb Back | Track Review 🎵

    On “The Climb Back,” the first of two songs from the single, Lewis Street, Grammy winner J. Cole is on absolute fire – 💯.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago

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