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    2023 track reviews

    Ryan Beatty, Ribbons [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Warner Music UK; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Ryan Beatty, Ribbons | Track Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty impresses on his ballad “Ribbons,” the promo single from his third studio album, Calico.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 23, 2023 ago
    AJ Whyte
    Guest Posts

    AJ Whyte, Back To The Water | Track Review 🎵

    Popular folk artist, AJ Whyte is smashing it right now with the release of his new single, ‘Back To The Water’.

    By George James, 3 yearsMarch 22, 2023 ago
    Usher, “GLU” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; gamma; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Usher, GLU | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher doesn’t miss a beat with his freaky sex-driven single, “GLU.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 20, 2023 ago
    Ervin
    Guest Posts

    Ervin Munir, Carolynn | Track Review 🎵

    UK singer-songwriter Ervin strengthens his position in the folk music scene with the release of his newest track, ‘Carolynn’.

    By George James, 3 yearsMarch 15, 2023 ago
    Maluma, “La Reina” [📷: Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Maluma, La Reina | Track Review 🎵

    Colombian urbano latino singer Maluma shines once again on his short but sweet single, “La Reina” (“The Queen”).

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 13, 2023 ago
    Smokey Robinson, "How You Make Me Feel" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Smokey Robinson;OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Smokey Robinson, How You Make Me Feel | Track Review 🎵

    83 years young, Motown icon Smokey Robinson impresses on “How You Make Me Feel,” the second single from Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 13, 2023 ago
    Meghan Trainor, Mother [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic;OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Meghan Trainor, Mother | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop singer Meghan Trainor informs us all, “I am your mother” on “Mother,” a single from the deluxe version of Takin’ It Back.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 11, 2023 ago
    Jxckson, "DROWNING" [📷: Jxckson Music]
    LGBTQ

    Jxckson, DROWNING | Track Review 🎵

    On “DROWNING,” his first single of 2023, alt-pop Austin, Texas standout Jxckson reintroduces himself, serving up another high-flying, utterly sublime bop.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 6, 2023 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Ruby Red Da Sleeze [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, Red Ruby Da Sleeze | Track Review 🎵

    The ever unapologetic Nicki Minaj brings the heat and gives no Fs on her first single of 2023, the Lumidee-sampling “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 6, 2023 ago
    Halsey, “Die 4 Me” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Halsey, Die 4 Me | Track Review 🎵

    Halsey sounds fierce on “Die 4 Me,” a reworked, solo version of a 2019 Post Malone track (“Die For Me”) where she served as a featured guest.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 2, 2023 ago
    Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton, “Peace Like a River” [📷: KIND MUSIC GROUP]
    Music

    Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton, Peace Like a River | Track Review 🎵

    Iconic musicians Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton ‘get their praise on’ on the inspiring, uplifting single, “Peace Like a River.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 1, 2023 ago
    The Kid LAROI, "I GUESS IT'S LOVE" [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵

    On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago

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