2020 | The Musical Hype

Freak Heat Waves, Nothing Lasts Forever | Track Review 🎵

Canadian duo Freak Heat Waves deliver quite the vibe on “Nothing Lasts Forever,” a single from their 2020 LP, Zap the Planet.

Back with his first LP of originals in eight years, the iconic Bob Dylan is superb throughout his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

Pop singer/songwriter Nick Deutsch delivers a moving, powerful record in “Monsters,” speaking about ‘monsters’ shouldn’t thwart love.

Singer/songwriter Peter Drucker impresses on single “Concrete” with his expressive vocals, compelling songwriting, and colorful production.

“Death bed” is the crowning achievement on poems of the past, but Powfu shows immense potential and talent beyond its biggest hit.

John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

For the 89th interview in the Getting to Know… series, guitarist Nathan Bidwell provides the scoop on his band, Twin Void.

Beyoncé celebrates and embraces unapologetic blackness on her ear catching, Juneteenth 2020 released single, “Black Parade.”

Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”

Russian rappers MORGENSHTERN and Eldzhey bring cockiness, confidence, and ample drip to their banger, “Cadillac.”

Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

Controversial, ultra-polarizing rapper 6ix9ine teams up with Nicki Minaj once again for an unapologetic banger, “TROLLZ.”