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Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 [📷: Columbia]

Calvin Harris, Heatstroke | Track Review

Calvin Harris drops another hot single with “Heatstroke,” featuring Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams & Young Thug.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2017 ago

Zayn, Still Got Time © RCA

Zayn, Still Got Time | Track Review

Zayn returns with a new tropical-infused pop single, “Still Got Time.” He collaborates with an unlikely artist, PARTYNEXTDOOR.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2017 ago

Calvin Harris, Slide © Sony UK

Calvin Harris, Slide | Track Review

Calvin Harris assembles a star-studded cast – Frank Ocean and Migos – for his hot, new single, “Slide.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2017 ago

Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]

Jacob Whitesides, Open Book | Track Review

After compelling with singles “Focus” and “Lovesick,” Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on a third single, “Open Book,” ahead of debut album Why?.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 4, 2016 ago

Jacob Whitesides, Why? [Photo Credit: Double U / BMG Rights Management]

Jacob Whitesides, Lovesick | Track Review

Teen pop musician Jacob Whitesides shines on soulful promo single “Lovesick,” which appears on his forthcoming album, Why?.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

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