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Striking Bops from August 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist

Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksAugust 31, 2026 ago

Davido, Oriadé [📷: David Music Worldwide Limited / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited]

Davido & NO11, Gimme Dat Ting | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ American-born, Nigerian-bred Nigerian artists Davido and NO11 drop a fun, vibe-laden Afrobeats record with “Gimme Dat Ting.”

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 20, 2026 ago

Trey Songz, Back Home [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Trey Songz, Back Home | Album Review 💿

R&B standout Trey Songz delivers a long, but totally enjoyable project with Back Home, his long-awaited, eighth studio album.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 15, 2020 ago

Teyana Taylor, The Album [Photo Credits: Getting Out Our Dreams / Def Jam]

Teyana Taylor, The Album | Album Review 💿

R&B standout Teyana Taylor follows up her brief sophomore album, K.T.S.E. with the lengthy but superb third LP, The Album.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago

Quavo, QUAVO HUNCO [📷: Quality Control/Motown/Capitol]

Quavo, QUAVO HUNCHO | Album Review

Quavo releases his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘QUAVO HUNCHO.’ While the LP has its moments, the rapper also seems to run short on fresh ideas.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2018 ago

Wale, Shine © Atlantic

Wale, Shine | Album Review 💿

Washington D.C. rapper Wale switches up things on his fifth studio album, ‘Shine.’ By far, Shine is his happiest, most commercial album to date.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 4, 2017 ago

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