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    2023 track reviews

    Coi Leray, “Bops” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Uptown / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Coi Leray, Bops | Track Review 🎵

    Although it lacks transcendence, Coi Leray drops a confident, energetic, and highly entertaining rap banger with “Bops.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 2, 2023 ago
    Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Love [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Boys Keep Swinging Inc / Mute Artists Ltd.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Love | Track Review 🎵

    Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears continues his upward trajectory as a solo artist on “I Used To Be In Love,” the third single from his sophomore LP, Last Man Dancing.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Kesha, Fine Line [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Kesha, Fine Line | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops the angry, emotional “Fine Line,” one of two promo singles from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, in my head [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mad Tsai; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Mad Tsai, in my head | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Mad Tsai continues his ascent as an artist with his latest bop, a relatable heartbroken ballad, “in my head.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Miguel, Give It To Me [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; ByStorm Entertainment / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Miguel, Give It To Me | Track Review 🎵

    While fans continue to wait for his fifth studio album, Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel impresses on the sexy single, “Give It To Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Kesha, Eat The Acid [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Kesha, Eat The Acid | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha surprises with “Eat The Acid,” the experimental promo single from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Ed Sheeran, "Boat" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Asylum UK / Atlantic UK; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on “Boat,” the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Tawnted, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Tawnted; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Tawnted, It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Track Review 🎵

    Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a façade, “It’s Fine, I’m Fine.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Cory Singer, Don't F With Me [📷: HEART SONGS MUSIC GROUP]
    Music

    Cory Singer, Don’t F With Me | Track Review 🎵

    Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, “Don’t F With Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Latto, “Put It On Da Floor” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Foo Fighters, Rescued [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

    Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    AJR, The Dumb Song [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

    Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago

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