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    2020 track reviews

    Aloe Blacc, "My Way" [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Aloe Blacc, My Way | Track Review 🎵

    After a six-year hiatus, Aloe Blacc makes a strong comeback with the soulful, uplifting “My Way,” the promo single from All Love Everything.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 13, 2020 ago
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    Music

    Katy Perry, Smile | Track Review 🎵

    The exuberant, uplifting single “Smile” is just what the doctor ordered for Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry as well as for her fans.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 13, 2020 ago
    Tati Shear, "Fool" [Photo Credit: Shear]
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    Tali Shear, Fool | Track Review 🎵

    Tali Shear knocks it out of the park with “Fool”. A track which provides enormous relevance for anyone who has had a wobbly relationship.

    By George James, 6 yearsJuly 7, 2020 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, "America" [Photo Credit: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Music

    Sufjan Stevens, America | Track Review 🎵

    Sufjan Stevens wows with “America,” the lengthy but incredibly deep and thoughtful promo single from his 2020 album, The Ascension.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Ellie Goulding, "Slow Grenade" (Ft. Lauv) from Brightest Blue [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Ellie Goulding, Slow Grenade | Track Review 🎵

    Ellie Goulding drops the fourth track off of the EG.0 portion of her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue, “Slow Grenade” featuring Lauv.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Kanye West, "Wash Us in the Blood" (Ft. Travis Scott) [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Kanye West, Wash Us in the Blood | Track Review 🎵

    Kanye West, assisted by Travis Scott, drops a conscious, effective banger (sans profanity mind you) with “Wash Us in the Blood.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    The Chicks, "March March" from Gaslighter [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Chicks, March March | Track Review 🎵

    Now The Chicks, the Natalie Maines-led country trio continue their comeback with the epic, unapologetic single, “March March.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Melanie Martinez, "Fire Drill" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Melanie Martinez, Fire Drill | Track Review 🎵

    Standout alternative pop singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez shines on “Fire Drill,” her second single of 2020 following “Copy Cat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Jonas Blue & MAX, "Naked" [Photo Credits: A Positiva / Virgin]
    Music

    Jonas Blue & MAX, Naked | Track Review 🎵

    Standouts Jonas Blue and MAX join forces on the irresistibly delicious, naughty, and suggestive pop single, “Naked.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Juicy J, "Hella Fuckin' Trauma" [Photo Credit: Trippy Music]
    Music

    Juicy J, Hella F**kin’ Trauma | Track Review 🎵

    Ever unapologetic, Juicy J delivers his own protest anthem with “Hella F**kin’ Trauma (Enough is Enough),” produced by and sampling himself.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Usher, "I Cry" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Usher, I Cry | Track Review 🎵

    Usher captures the emotions of the racial issues plaguing America masterfully on “I Cry,” pledging to fight for necessary change.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago
    BLACKPINK, "How You Like That" [Photo Credit: YG Entertainment]
    Music

    BLACKPINK, How You Like That | Track Review 🎵

    South Korean girl group BLACKPINK deliver a total, infectious bop with the ultra-sleek “How You Like That.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago

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