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Ariana Grande, ‘The Light is Coming’ | Track Review

Upon announcing her fourth studio album ‘Sweetener,’ Ariana Grande, assisted by Nicki Minaj, dropped a left-field, second single, “The Light is Coming.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 22, 2018 ago

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Jason Mraz, ‘Unlonely’ | Track Review

Jason Mraz is more than willing to “be your someone else” on “Unlonely,” the second single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago

Norah Jones, My Heart is Full [Photo Credit: Capitol]

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Norah Jones, ‘My Heart is Full’ | Track Review

Norah Jones switches up the formula, giving listeners the unexpected on her unique, new, ‘heartfelt’ single, “My Heart is Full.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

Martin Garrix, Ocean [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review

Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago

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Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

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Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review

While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]

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Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago

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Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago

Sabrina Carpenter, Almost Love [Photo Credit: Hollywood]

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Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review

Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago

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Ruel, ‘Younger’ | Track Review

15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Why Don't We, Hooked [Photo Credit: Signature/Atlantic]

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Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review

Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.” Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago

Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]

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Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago