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    2023 track reviews

    Whitney Houston, "He Can Use Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, He Can Use Me | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    Chlöe & Chris Brown, "How Does It Feel" [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]
    Music

    Chlöe & Chris Brown, How Does It Feel | Track Review 🎵

    Chlöe, assisted by controversial singer, Chris Brown, drops “How Does It Feel,” the enjoyable second single from her debut album, In Pieces.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Kip Moore, "Damn Love" [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Kip Moore, Damn Love | Track Review 🎵

    Country singer Kip Moore drops a relatable single in “Damn Love” that perfectly captures the varying actions and emotions incited by L-O-V-E.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Jonas Brothers, "Wings" [📷: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic]
    Music

    Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵

    Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.  

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Lana Del Rey, "A&W" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, A&W | Track Review 🎵

    Lana Del Rey surprises, showcasing innovative spirit on “A&W,” the lengthy second single from her ninth LP, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 21, 2023 ago
    Cattle Decapitation, "We Eat Our Young" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Metal Blade; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Cattle Decapitation, We Eat Our Young | Track Review 🎵

    Cattle Decapitation remains true to their extreme metal ways on the dark and damning promo single from Terrasite, “We Eat Our Young.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 21, 2023 ago
    Niall Horan, "Heaven" [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Niall Horan, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

    Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial “Heaven,” the promo single from his third LP, The Show.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2023 ago
    Saint Levant, “FaceTime” [📷: 2048 LLC]
    Music

    Saint Levant, FaceTime | Track Review 🎵

    Versatile rapper Saint Levant, who incorporates his diverse background into his music, delivers cool energy on his ‘dedicated’ first bop of 2023, “FaceTime.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2023 ago
    Omar Apollo, “3 Boys” [📷: Omar Apollo / Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, 3 Boys | Track Review 🎵

    On his alluring first single of 2023, “3 Boys,” versatile singer/songwriter Omar Apollo tackles monogamy, polyamory, and unrequited love simultaneously.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2023 ago
    Whitney Houston, "Testimony" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, Testimony | Track Review 🎵

    Ahead of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils the previously unreleased, “Testimony.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
    Lizzo, “Special (Remix)” (Ft. SZA) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nice Life / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Lizzo, Special (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop sensation Lizzo taps Grammy-winning R&B standout SZA for a fabulous remix of her uplifting anthem, “Special.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago
    Jessie Ware, "Pearls" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Jessie Ware, Pearls | Track Review 🎵

    Soulful English pop artist Jessie Ware shines once again on “Pearls,” the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago

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