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    2020 track reviews

    Still Woozy, "Window" [Photo Credits: Still Woozy Productions Inc. / Interscope]
    Music

    Still Woozy, Window | Track Review 🎵

    Sven Gamsky, better known as Still Woozy, drops a short but sweet bop with “Window,” which is cool and chill, filled with sexy vibes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
    Playboi Carti, "@MEH" [Photo Credits: AWGE/Interscope]
    Music

    Playboi Carti, @MEH | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Playboi Carti brings energy on his first single “@MEH,” but otherwise delivers a ‘meh’ performance at best.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago
    Kelly, "Coffee" [Photo Credit: KTR]
    Music

    Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winner Kelly Rowland returns with a sexy new R&B single, “Coffee.” While respectable, it lacks the wow factor.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago
    Declan McKenna, “The Key to Life on Earth” from Zeros [Photo Credit: Tomplicated]
    Music

    Declan McKenna, The Key to Life on Earth | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Declan McKenna comes through once again on “The Key to Life on Earth,” the second single from his sophomore LP, Zeros.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago
    Wallows, "OK" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Wallows, OK | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative collective Wallows, led by singer/actor Dylan Minnette, return with a bang in 2020 with the surefire, infectious bop, “OK.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 20, 2020 ago
    Joji, "Gimme Love" from Nectar [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Music

    Joji, Gimme Love | Track Review 🎵

    Joji delivers “Gimme Love,” a third impressive single released in advance of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Nectar.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 20, 2020 ago
    Sam Smith & Demi Lovato, "I'm Ready" [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Sam Smith & Demi Lovato, I’m Ready | Track Review 🎵

    Pop powerhouses Sam Smith and Demi Lovato collaborate on “I’m Ready,” a relatable record where both seek to take a risk on love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 20, 2020 ago
    Omar Apollo, "Imagine U" [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Omar Apollo, Imagine U | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative singer/songwriter Omar Apollo drops his first single in 2020, “Imagine U.” Once again, he strikes gold.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 17, 2020 ago
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    Le Fil, Undercover Lover | Track Review 🎵

    Le Fil is a Huddersfield musician who is not shy when it comes to flaunting his talent. Read all about his new single,“Undercover Lover.”

    By George James, 6 yearsApril 17, 2020 ago
    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, "SexBeat" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Track Review 🎵

    Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris reunite, 16 years after “Yeah!” with a ‘bang’ on the sensual R&B smash, “SexBeat.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    Bob Dylan, "Murder Most Foul" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Bob Dylan, Murder Most Foul | Track Review 🎵

    Although “Murder Most Foul” is well-written and thoughtfully conceived, the Bob Dylan record is ambitious in length, nearing 17 minutes.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, “Level of Concern” [Photo Credit: Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, Level of Concern | Track Review 🎵

    In a time filled with anxiety (COVID-19), Twenty One Pilots’ “Level of Concern” helps to assuage; it’s one of the grooviest songs of 2020.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago

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