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    2021 track reviews

    Still Woozy, "Rocky" [📷: Still Woozy Productions / Interscope]
    Music

    Still Woozy, Rocky | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending pop artist Still Woozy returns with his first single of 2021, the chill, intriguing, and totally ear catching “Rocky.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 22, 2021 ago
    Conan Gray, "Overdrive" [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵

    Pop standout Conan Gray absolutely slays on “Overdrive,” his first single of 2021. The record is a certified B-O-P.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 22, 2021 ago
    AJR, "Way Less Sad" [📷: AJR Productions / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    AJR, Way Less Sad | Track Review 🎵

    AJR remain polarizing to some degree, but “Way Less Sad” is well-produced, relative enjoyable, and ultimately, inoffensive.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 22, 2021 ago
    24kGoldn, "3, 2, 1" [📷: Records Label / Columbia]
    Music

    24kGoldn, 3, 2, 1 | Track Review 🎵

    24kGolden continues to build momentum leading up to the release of his debut album (El Dorado) with a potent third single, “3, 2, 1.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 22, 2021 ago
    Untold Poet
    Guest Posts

    Untold Poet, Don’t Understand | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Hip hop arrives most potent when it is true, and Untold Poet knows this too well with his latest release, ‘Don’t Understand’.

    By George James, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2021 ago
    Lil Tjay & 6LACK, "Calling My Phone" [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Tjay & 6LACK, Calling My Phone | Single Notez 🎶

    The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Calling My Phone” by rapper Lil Tjay and Grammy-nominated R&B artist, 6LACK.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Arrlo, "WFTWTE" [📷: Existing Weather]
    LGBTQ

    Arrlo, WFTWTE | Track Review 🎵

    Riverside, CA alternative-indie pop/rock band Arrlo shine on their relatable, well-rounded second career single, “WFTWTE.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago
    Taylor Swift, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" [📷: Taylor Swift]
    Music

    Taylor Swift, Love Story (Taylor’s Version) | Track Review 🎵

    Taylor Swift successfully recaptures the magic of her early hit single, “Love Story” on the rerecorded “Love Story (Taylor’s Version).”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 15, 2021 ago
    Rick Rutherford
    Guest Posts

    Rick Rutherford, Words | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Freya Alley is back with a new spine-tingling track ‘Big Wild World’. The release is a testament to the singers’ unremarkable character.

    By George James, 5 years ago
    Moneybagg Yo, "Time Today" [📷: N-Less Entertainment / Interscope]
    Music

    Moneybagg Yo, Time Today | Single Notez 🎶

    The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the hard-nosed banger “Time Today,” by rapper Moneybagg Yo. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 9, 2021 ago
    Dan + Shay, "Glad You Exist" [📷: Warner Music Nashville]
    Music

    Dan + Shay, Glad You Exist | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning country duo Dan + Shay bring a lofty level of dedication to their significant others on the pleasant “Glad You Exist.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsFebruary 9, 2021 ago
    Freya Alley
    Guest Posts

    Freya Alley, Big Wild World | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Freya Alley is back with a new spine-tingling track ‘Big Wild World’. The release is a testament to the singers’ unremarkable character.

    By George James, 5 yearsFebruary 9, 2021 ago

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