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    2021 track reviews

    DaBaby x Lil Wayne, "Lonely" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    DaBaby & Lil Wayne, Lonely | Track Review 🎵

    DaBaby showcases some vulnerable moments on “Lonely,” his collaborative single with Lil Wayne, but remains true to self, which is polarizing.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 13, 2021 ago
    Alicia Keys, "LALA" (Ft. Swae Lee) [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, LALA (Unlocked) | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys taps Swae Lee for the enjoyable, if imperfect, vibe-laden single, “LALA (Unlocked).”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 13, 2021 ago
    Ed Sheeran, “Shivers" [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Shivers | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran drops another enjoyable single, “Shivers,” ahead of his anticipated LP, = (Equals).

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 13, 2021 ago
    Troye Sivan, "Angel Baby" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd.]
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, Angel Baby | Track Review 🎵

    Troye Sivan delivers one of the best songs of his career with his self-described, ‘power bottom gay ballad,’ “Angel Baby.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 13, 2021 ago
    780 Masochist
    Guest Posts

    780 Masochist, Memories | Track Review 🎵

    George James: 780 Masochist’s ‘Memories’ is a perfect example of how hip hop should be served: fresh and lively. Read the review here.

    By George James, 4 yearsSeptember 7, 2021 ago
    Yavin, "Handsy." [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Yavin]
    Music

    Yavin, Handsy. | Track Review 🎵

    Boston, Massachusetts pop singer/songwriter Yavin impresses on his warm, relatable ‘touchy feely’ single, “Handsy.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 6, 2021 ago
    Will
    Guest Posts

    Will, Closer | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Will returns with’Closer’ and it is the dance anthem we’ve all been waiting for this year. Luckily, it’s arrived just when we needed it!

    By George James, 4 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
    Eliot
    Guest Posts

    Eliot, Look At Me Now | Track Review 🎵

    George James: Eliot reflects on his past with his new single, ‘Look At Me Now’. It is from his recent album, ‘Sin’, which is now on all streaming platforms.

    By George James, 4 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
    Adam Melchor, “What a Damn Shame” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, R&R Digital, Warner]
    Music

    Adam Melchor, What a Damn Shame | Track Review 🎵

    Singer/songwriter Adam Melchor delivers surefire excellence on his short, sweet, and creative single, “What a Damn Shame.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    Eric Clapton, “This Has Gotta Stop” [📷: Brent Faulkner, EPC Enterprises, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Eric Clapton, This Has Gotta Stop | Track Review 🎵

    Being objective is a tall task on the thought-provoking though polarizing single “This Has Gotta Stop” by legendary musician, Eric Clapton.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    Meek Mill, “Sharing Locations” (Ft. Lil Durk & Lil Baby) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Maybach Music Group, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Meek Mill, Sharing Locations | Track Review 🎵

    Although there’s star power on “Sharing Locations,” the collab between Meek Mill, Lil Durk & Lil Baby still leaves something to be desired.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, "Justified" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Kacey Musgraves, Justified | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winning country artist Kacey Musgraves makes an appealing return with “Justified,” the promo single from Star-Crossed.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 30, 2021 ago

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