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Demi Lovato, "Still Have Me" [Photo Credit: Island]

Demi Lovato, Still Have Me | Track Review

Incredibly honest and relatable, Demi Lovato shows vulnerability and the ability to overcome adversity on the powerful “Still Have Me.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsOctober 5, 2020 ago

Katy Perry, "Never Worn White" [Photo Credit: Capitol]

Katy Perry, Never Worn White | Track Review

After swinging and missing in the late 2010s, pop artist Katy Perry returns with a spark on the authentic, relatable ballad, “Never Worn White.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago

Ed Sheeran, "Best Part of Me" (Ft. YEBBA): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Ed Sheeran, Best Part of Me | Track Review

Ed Sheeran, assisted by singer YEBBA, delivers an authentic, well-rounded ballad with “Best Part of Me” ahead of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

By the musical hype, 6 years ago

Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business © Global Entertainment / Def Jam

Nathan Sykes, Famous | Track Review

Former boy bander Nathan Sykes shows off mad chops on “Famous,” a standout single from his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2016 ago

Stacy Barthe, BEcoming © Motown

Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’

Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with ‘BEcoming.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 4, 2015 ago

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