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    Robyn, Honey [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Robyn, ‘Honey’ | Track Review

    While Swedish dance/pop singer Robyn brings sexy vibes on “Honey,” the single is lacking in both oomph and clear distinctiveness.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]
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    Michael Bublé, ‘When I Fall in Love’ | Track Review

    Michael Bublé ‘brings the heat’ on a gorgeous rendition of the traditional pop standard, “When I Fall in Love,” from his 10th album, ‘love.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Shawn Mendes & Zedd, Lost in Japan (Remix) [Photo Credit: Island]
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    Shawn Mendes & Zedd, ‘Lost in Japan (Remix)’ | Track Review

    DJ/producer Zedd amplifies the greatness of an already terrific song, Shawn Mendes’ soulful-pop joint, “Lost in Japan,” with a tasteful remix.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Lauv, There's No Way [Photo Credit: Lauv]
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    Lauv, ‘There’s No Way’ | Track Review

    Rising pop artist Lauv recruits Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels for his latest love-centric single, “There’s No Way.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    Kyle Reynolds, The Real Thing [Photo Credit: Kyle Reynolds]
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    Kyle Reynolds, ‘The Real Thing’ | Track Review

    If you haven’t already heard or heard of pop singer/songwriter Kyle Reynolds, get to know him.  He shines on the thoughtful new single, “The Real Thing.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    Kesha, Here Comes the Change [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]
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    Kesha, ‘Here Comes the Change’ | Track Review

    Kesha delivers a well-rounded, socially- conscious single with “Here Comes the Change,” which appears on the ‘On the Basis of Sex’ soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2018 ago
    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
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    Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water | Track Review 🎵

    Avril Lavigne delivers the most authentic, personal single of her career with “Head Above Water,” inspired by her battle with Lyme Disease.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    HRVY, I Wish You Were Here [Photo Credit: Virgin]
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    HRVY, ‘I Wish You Were Here’ | Track Review

    Rising British pop musician HRVY returns with a relatable, love-yearning single, “I Wish You Were Here.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]
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    Rita Ora, ‘Let You Love Me’ | Track Review

    In advance of her sophomore album, ‘Phoenix,’ Rita Ora drops an enjoyable, if only quasi-memorable single, “Let You Love Me.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
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    The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review

    The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]
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    Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review

    Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Dose [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
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    Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review

    Assisted by Rodney Jerkins on the boards, Ciara delivers one of her best singles in years with “Dose,” It’s chocked-full of attitude & infectious.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

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