![Suicide Squad - The Album [📷: Atlantic]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/suicide-squad-the-album-atlantic)
Columns
Hot 100 Jewels: Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Heathens’ Rises To No. 2
The Chainsmokers’ “Closer” (ft. Halsey) spends its fourth week at no. 1 on the Hot 100. Twenty One Pilots “Heathens” is on its tail at no. 2.
![Sia, This Is Acting (Deluxe) [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sia-this-is-acting-deluxe-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Music
Sia, The Greatest | Track Review 🎵
Sia returns with a brand, spanking new single “The Greatest” featuring ‘it’ rapper Kendrick Lamar. “The Greatest” has the potential to be a big hit.
Album 💿
Travis Scott Has His Moments On ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’
Alternative rapper Travis Scott returns with ambitious, sophomore album, ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’, featured a star-studded cast.
Columns
10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)
In our first “running list” of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with ‘Lemonade’ while Frank Ocean isn’t far behind with ‘Blonde’.
Evergreen
Old School 2 New School: How Hip-Hop Took Over the World
Music-loving, guest entertainment and technology blogger Caroline takes us on the riveting journey of how hip-hop music (and culture) “took over the world.”
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.
![Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
10 Recent Meaningful Songs Worth Spinning | Playlist
For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.
Music
DJ Khaled, For Free | Track Review 🎵
On infectious single “For Free,” DJ Khaled – with a mighty assist from Drake – have their minds on one thing only – awesome sex.
![Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/beyonce-lemonade-parkwood-entertainment-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far)
The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change…or not.
Columns
Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017
It’s-a-ways off ’til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 “in the books,” who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?
Music
BB Grooves: Gwen Stefani Tops The Billboard 200
The Billboard 200, dated April 9, 2016, is modest. The top album, courtesy of Gwen Stefani (‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like’), yielded so-so numbers.
Columns
BB Grooves: Rihanna Reclaims No. 1 On The Billboard 200
Rihanna benefits from a slow week on the Billboard 200. ‘Anti’ reclaims its perch at no. 1, but the numbers aren’t pretty.