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Run the Jewels, RTJ4 [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]

Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review

Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago

15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]

15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist

“15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason” features music by Ariana Grade, Black Atlass, Drake, G-Eazy, J Balvin & Katy Perry.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago

11 Energetic, Powerful, and/or Strong Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

11 Energetic, Powerful and/or Strong Songs | Playlist

“11 Energetic, Powerful and or Strong Songs” features music courtesy of 6 Dogs, Adam Lambert, Beyoncé, Grimes, and Zack Villere.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 7, 2020 ago

“13 Contemporary Protest Anthems” [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, BMG Rights Management, Columbia, Jack Johnson, Monkeywrench, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Spinefarm, Universal Music, Warner Bros.]

13 Contemporary Protest Anthems | Playlist

“13 Contemporary Protest Anthems” features modern-day protest anthems from Anti-Flag, Frank Turner, Gary Clark, Jr., Hozier, and India.Arie.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 28, 2019 ago

101 Best Songs of 2018: Year in Review 🎧

101 Best Songs of 2018 | Playlist

Childish Gambino, Hozier, Drake, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the 100 Best Songs of 2018.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 10, 2018 ago

Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) [📷: Rubyworks / Columbia]

Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) | Album Review

Four years after his breakthrough debut album, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier returns with a strong four-song EP, ‘Nina Cried Power.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago

13 Songs All About Ghosts [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Def Jam, G.O.O.D., Pixabay]

13 Songs All About Ghosts…Sort Of | Playlist

Playlist “13 Songs All About Ghosts…Sort Of” features music courtesy of Halsey, Harry Styles, Kanye West, and KIDS SEE GHOSTS among others.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

Gorillaz, Humanz © Parlophone

Gorillaz, Humanz | Album Review

Alternative virtual band Gorillaz returns with an ambitious and quirky, yet enjoyable fifth studio album, ‘Humanz.’ ‘Humanz’ is star-studded

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2017 ago

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