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    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
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

    After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get loving from yours truly? Probably, but that’s life, and life’s Read more

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 29, 2015 ago
    Chris Brown, Royalty © RCA
    Music

    The Case AGAINST Chris Brown

    What is the case against Chris Brown? Being too comfortable. Artistically showing more range, would make more people respect the talented urban artist.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago
    G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out © RCA
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    G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out | Album Review

    Up-and-coming Bay Area rapper G-Eazy drops his sophomore album, ‘When It’s Dark Out’. Eazy remains true to himself, which makes album no. 2 so endearing.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 10, 2015 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC © Atlantic
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    Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 19, 2015 ago
    Fall Out Boy, Make America Psycho Again © Island
    Album 💿

    Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’

    Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album ‘Make American Psycho Again,’ while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 5, 2015 ago
    Nick de la Hoyde, Passion EP © Gatcombe Music Pty Ltd
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    Nick De La Hoyde Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Passion’ EP

    Austrailian rapper, singer, and songwriter Nick de la Hoyde shows off tremendous potential on his six-song EP, ‘Passion.’  

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 11, 2015 ago
    Meek Mill & Drake screenshot from "Amen" music video
    Music

    Meek Mill Versus Drake: Comparing the Diss Tracks

    Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it’s Drake, hands down!).

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 3, 2015 ago
    Tech N9ne, Special Effects © Strange Music
    Album 💿

    Tech N9ne Delivers Eclectic Effort with ‘Special Effects’

    Ultimately, ‘Strange Effects’ is another superb album from Tech N9ne. It’s imperfect, but its pros easily outweigh its cons.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 20, 2015 ago
    Snoop Dogg, BUSH [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

    While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago
    Sam Hunt, Montevallo © MCA
    Album 💿

    Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music 

    Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album ‘Montevallo,’ which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 29, 2015 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Cherry Bomb [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: Tyler the Creator, ‘Cherry Bomb’

    As brash as Tyler, the Creator may be, his fourth studio album, ‘Cherry Bomb’ is explicitly brilliant. Here are 14 notable lyrics from ‘Cherry Bomb.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 17, 2015 ago

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