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    French Montana, Jungle Rules [📷: Epic]
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    The Chart Scoop | French Montana Settles for No. 3 on the Billboard 200

    Jay-Z (‘4:44’) spends a second week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while French Montana (‘Jungle Rules’) settles for no. 3.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago
    Most Interesting Album Titles of 2017
    Evergreen

    The Most Interesting Album Titles of 2017 (So Far) | Year in Review

    The Most Interesting Album Titles of 2017 (So Far) features 13 album titles that stand out. The albums are categorized alphabetically by artist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago
    Jay-Z, 4:44 [📷: Roc Nation]
    Columns

    The Chart Scoop: Jay-Z Takes 4:44 to No. 1 on the Billboard 200

    Jay-Z debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while “Despacito” spends a 10th week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 19, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Migos © Interscope, Sub Pop, 300
    Evergreen

    Best Songs of 2017 (So Far): Edition 2.0 | Year in Review

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 60 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 2.0.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    Jay-Z, 4:44 [📷: Roc Nation]
    Album 💿

    Jay-Z, 4:44 | Album Review 💿

    Rap icon Jay-Z returns after a four-year hiatus with ‘4:44,’ arguably, his most personal album to date.  He’s on autopilot. 

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Album 💿

    DJ Khaled, Grateful | Album Review 💿

    DJ Khaled returns with the most star-studded album of his career with ‘Grateful.’ At nearly 90 minutes, it’s jam-packed with hits.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 27, 2017 ago
    12 Songs That Name-Drop the Rolls-Royce Wraith (2017) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Rolls-Royce]
    Evergreen

    12 Songs That Name-Drop the Rolls-Royce Wraith | Playlist 🎧

    Rappers have a deep love for a particular foreign – The Rolls Royce Wraith.  This playlist examines 12 songs that reference the luxury coupe.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 9, 2017 ago
    Frank Ocean, Biking © Blonded
    LGBTQ

    Frank Ocean, Biking | Track Review 🎵

    Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 12, 2017 ago
    Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    The Track Recap: Ed Sheeran Shines on ‘How Would You Feel (Paean)’

    The Single Wrap-Up runs down the list of singles and tracks reviewed over the past week. Ed Sheeran, “How Would You Feel (Paean),” is this week’s best bet.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    DJ Khaled, Grateful [📷: Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, Shining | Track Review 🎵

    DJ Khaled returns with another ‘hot one,’ assisted by Beyoncé and hubby JAY Z on flex-track “Shining.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
    Columns

    Pros & Cons | R. Kelly

    Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians.  Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 12, 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

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