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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    YG, Still Brazy © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    YG, Still Brazy | Album Review

    West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Still Brazy’. Indeed, he is “still brazy,” and it’s great!

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago
    Logic, Bobby Tarantino © Def Jam / Visionary Music Group
    Music

    Logic, Flexicution | Track Review

    Continually rising Maryland rapper Logic ‘flexes hard’ on “Flexicution,” a record filled with braggadocio to the nth degree.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 17, 2016 ago
    gnash, us © -)-
    Album 💿

    Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿

    gnash showcases exceptional potential on ‘us.’ Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 10, 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
    Drake, Views © Cash Money
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

    What better way to examine ‘Views,’ the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 3, 2016 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Beyoncé Albums | Rank Up or Down

    Examining the six studio albums by R&B superstar Beyoncé, here is how The Musical Hype would rank them.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 28, 2016 ago
    Baauer, Aa © LuckyMe
    Album 💿

    Baauer, Aa | Album Review 💿

    On debut album ‘Aa,’ Baauer seeks to establish himself beyond “Harlem Shake.” Does he accomplish the task? Not quite, not quite.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 24, 2016 ago
    Christon Gray, The Glory Album © RCA
    Album 💿

    Christon Gray, The Glory Album | Album Review 💿

    On his latest album, The Glory Album, Christon Gray shows he has plenty to offer both secular and religious music fans.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 21, 2016 ago
    Nick Weaver, Prowler © Nick Weaver
    Album 💿

    Nick Weaver, Prowler | Album Review 💿

    On his full-length album ‘Prowler,’ Nick Weaver shows both his continual growing potential and exceptionalness as an MC.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 7, 2016 ago
    Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Lyric Examination: Kanye West, The Life Of Pablo’

    Kanye West’s new album ‘The Life Of Pablo’ is a trip. Here are some of the most memorable lyrics from LTOP, with a dash of commentary.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 22, 2016 ago
    Future, EVOL [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Future, ‘EVOL’ – By the Lyrics

    Future looks to keep the momentum going strong in 2016 with latest album EVOL, which has no shortage of memorable rhymes from the autotune loving MC.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 8, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago

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