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    2023 music reviews

    JORDY, things change [πŸ“·: JORDY]
    LGBTQ

    JORDY, things change | Song Review 🎡

    Pop singer/songwriter JORDY reflects on the ever-changing nature of life on the enjoyable and thoughtful single, β€œthings change.”  

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago [πŸ“·: Mike Taveira]
    LGBTQ

    Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago | Song Review 🎡

    Pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira brings the heat with his brief but exhilarating single, β€œ1982 Virago” 🏍️.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Tate McRae, exes [πŸ“·: RCA]
    Music

    Tate McRae, exes | Song Review 🎡

    Ascending pop artist Tate McRae shines once more on β€œexes,” the second single from her sophomore album, THINK LATER.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Jon B., Waiting On You [πŸ“·: Jon B.]
    Music

    Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎡

    Jon B. returns with the smooth, sensual single, β€œWaiting On You,” featuring fellow Grammy-nominated artist, Tank.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Kodak Black, Lemme See [πŸ“·: Vulture Love / Capitol]
    Music

    Kodak Black, Lemme See | Song Review 🎡

    Rapper Kodak Black drops a banger with β€œLemme See” thanks primarily to excellent, minimalist production courtesy of Schife.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
    Jack Harlow, Lovin On Me [πŸ“·: Generation Now / Atlantic]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, Lovin on Me | Song Review 🎡

    Louisville, KY rapper Jack Harlow keeps things brief but entertaining on his sexual rap single, β€œLovin on Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Dua Lipa, Houdini [πŸ“·: Warner Records UK]
    Music

    Dua Lipa, Houdini | Song Review 🎡

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa brings the heat on β€œHoudini,” her second single of 2023, and first associated with her forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, boys beware [πŸ“·: Mad Tsai]
    Music

    Mad Tsai, boys beware | Song Review 🎡

    Handsome and talented bisexual pop standout Mad Tsai brings the heat once more on his cute, enticing, boy-driven bop, β€œboys beware.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2023 ago
    Jung Kook, Golden [πŸ“·: BIGHIT MUSIC]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

      While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.    β€œ3D”  β€œI can’t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe / In another time zone.” Jung Kook kicks off GOLDEN with a Read more…

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago
    Jxckson, Save Yourself [πŸ“·: Jxckson Music]
    LGBTQ

    Jxckson, Save Yourself | Song Review 🎡

    Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson β€˜flips the bird’ on his captivating, colorful, and incredibly entertaining single, β€œSave Yourself.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago
    Conan Gray, Killing Me [πŸ“·: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Killing Me | Song Review 🎡

    The talented Conan Gray continues his consistent track record of marvelous singles with β€œKilling Me,” which is fueled by L-O-V-E.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago
    Alicia Keys, Golden Child [πŸ“·: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Golden Child | Song Review 🎡

    In advance of a special, 20th anniversary edition of her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, Alicia Keys releases a previously unreleased song, β€œGolden Child.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 6, 2023 ago

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