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    Rich Brian, "Kids": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
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    Rich Brian, Kids | Track Review

    Indonesian rapper Rich Brian shines on “Kids,” the sleekly-produced second single from his sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Iggy Azalea, In My Defense: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Bad Dreams / EMPIRE]
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    Iggy Azalea, In My Defense | Album Review 💿

    Bangers are abundant while the lyricism and themes are basic on ‘In My Defense,’ the long-awaited sophomore album by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 24, 2019 ago
    Alec Benjamin, "Jesus in LA" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]
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    Alec Benjamin, Jesus in LA | Track Review

    “Jesus in LA,” a song depicting the disappointment in finding success in Los Angeles, marks another brilliant song by pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2019 ago
    Bazzi, "I.F.L.Y.": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Bazzi]
    Music

    Bazzi, I.F.L.Y. | Track Review

    Although he gets a bit profane, Bazzi shows off his vocal prowess, as well as the fact that his ‘heart is in the right place’ on the enjoyable “I.F.L.Y.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2019 ago
    Lil Pump, "Pose to Do" (Ft. French Montana & Quavo): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Lil Pump, Pose to Do | Track Review

    Continually uninspired, Lil Pump returns with another forgettable, mediocre, and recycled banger, “Pose to Do,” featuring French Montana and Quavo. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2019 ago
    Sam Smith, "How Do You Sleep?": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    Music

    Sam Smith, How Do You Sleep? | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning British pop artist Sam Smith continues to tackle ‘matters of the heart’ on the sleek, modern-pop single “How Do You Sleep?”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 23, 2019 ago
    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift | Album Review 💿

    Beyoncé executive produces ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing collection that ties in with ‘The Lion King’ and embraces Africa.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 22, 2019 ago
    Mike Posner, "Look What I've Become" (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Island]
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    Mike Posner, Look What I’ve Become | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated, ‘genre-bending’ artist Mike Posner taps Ty Dolla $ign for the reflective, hip-hop tinged pop single, “Look What I’ve Become.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 18, 2019 ago
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    Lil Nas X, Old Town Road (Mason Ramsey Remix) | Track Review

    For Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road” continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.  He adds Mason Ramsey and Young Thug to the latest remix of hit single.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Bon Iver, "Faith": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Jagjaguwar]
    Music

    Bon Iver, Faith | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alt collective Bon Iver returns with “Faith,” a gorgeous, high-flying single where Justin Vernon shares his perspective on faith & religion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 18, 2019 ago
    Future, "100 Shooters" (Ft. Meek Mill & Doe Boy): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Future, 100 Shooters | Track Review

    Grammy-winning rapper Future continues a career-long flex-fest on single “100 Shooters,” assisted by rappers Meek Mill and Doe Boy.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Beyoncé, "Spirit" (From Disney's 'The Lion King'): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Beyoncé, Spirit | Track Review

    Despite her good intentions to elevate the ‘spirit,’ the Beyoncé original “Spirit” from the 2019 remake of ‘The Lion King’ falls short of the glory.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 16, 2019 ago

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