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    Mariah Carey, I Don't © Epic
    Music

    Mariah Carey, I Don’t | Track Review 🎵

    R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Sam Hunt, Body Like a Back Road © MCA Nashville
    Music

    Sam Hunt, Body Like a Back Road | Track Review 🎵

    New-look-country standout Sam Hunt returns with his second new single of 2017, “Body Like a Back Road.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Big Sean, I Decided. | Album Review 💿

    Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago
    Lecrae, All Things Work Together © Columbia
    Music

    Lecrae, Blessings | Track Review 🎵

    Christian rapper Lecrae delivers a spiritual banger with “Blessings.” He gets a welcome assist from Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Alex Aiono, Work the Middle | Track Review 🎵

    Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Aurelia | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Aurelia” marks the third advance single.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 18, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, White Offerings | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI return with The Blood Album, their first album since 2013. “White Offerings” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    AFI, AFI (The Blood Album) [📷: Concord]
    Music

    AFI, Snow Cats | Track Review 🎵

    Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    August Alsina, Drugs © Def Jam
    Music

    August Alsina, Drugs | Track Review 🎵

    Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 13, 2017 ago
    ONE OK ROCK, Ambitions © Fueled by Ramen
    Music

    ONE OK ROCK, Bedroom Warfare | Track Review 🎵

    Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK delivers a gem with “Bedroom Warfare,” one of three promo singles from their latest album, ‘Ambitions.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 10, 2017 ago
    Tyga, Feel Me © Interscope
    Music

    Tyga, Feel Me | Track Review 🎵

    Cali rapper Tyga continues to search for hits, but once more falls short of the glory with new single, “Feel Me.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 4, 2017 ago
    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, Advice | Track Review 🎵

    Up-and-coming R&B artist Kehlani drops another superb single with “Advice.” “Advice” arrives ahead of her proper debut, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 9, 2016 ago

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