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    Bryson Tiller

    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
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    Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

    Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, True to Self © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Somethin Tells Me | Track Review 🎵

    Louisville rapper and singer Bryson Tiller returns strong on “Somethin Tells Me,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘True to Self.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 15, 2017 ago
    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain © RCA
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Let Me Explain | Track Review 🎵

    “Let Me Explain” gives breakthrough Louisville rapper/singer Bryson Tiller another potential hit. It serves as the promo single for his upcoming LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Maren Morris, Hero © Columbia
    Columns

    Predicting Grammy Nominations: Best New Artist

    59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: breakout country artist Maren Morris (‘Hero’) seems like a lock for a nomination.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Charlie Puth, Nine Track Mind [📷: Artist Partner Group/Atlantic]
    Evergreen

    12 Songs That Keep it Up | Playlist

    Charlie Puth, Drake, and Coldplay are among musicians who contribute songs on the playlist ’12 Songs That Keep it Up.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 21, 2016 ago
    Travis Scott, Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight © Epic
    Album 💿

    Travis Scott Has His Moments On ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’

    Alternative rapper Travis Scott returns with ambitious, sophomore album, ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’, featured a star-studded cast.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 7, 2016 ago
    DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic
    Album 💿

    DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

    DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, ‘Major Key’, a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago
    Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Gucci Mane Has ‘Everybody Looking’ at No. 2

    Despite a strong showing (contextually) from southern rapper Gucci Mane (Everybody Looking), Drake (Views) remains at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago
    Yo Gotti, The Art of Hustle © Epic
    Music

    What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?

    References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 12, 2016 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, untitled unmastered © Aftermath/Interscope
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Untitled’ Debuts at No. 1

    Returning with an LP of unreleased material (Untitled Unmastered), once more, Kendrick Lamar tops the Billboard 200. 2 Chainz (Collegrove) starts at no. 4.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 16, 2016 ago
    Yo Gotti, The Art of Hustle © Epic
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Yo Gotti Debuts At No. 4

    Memphis rapper Yo Gotti debuts at no. 4 on the Billboard 200 with latest album, ‘The Art of Hustle.’ Adele (’25’) reigns at no. 1.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 2, 2016 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [📷: Fueled By Ramen]
    Columns

    BB Grooves: Panic! At The Disco Tops The Billboard 200

    Alternative band Panic! At The Disco accomplish the previously unaccomplished – a no. 1 album on the Billboard 200, five albums in!

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 27, 2016 ago

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