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    Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
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    Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983 | Album Review 💿

    ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ shows Prince in a more creative, intimate, and rawer setting.  His brilliance and musicianship are indisputable.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago
    Kyle Reynolds, The Real Thing [Photo Credit: Kyle Reynolds]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    Josh Groban, Bridges [📷: Reprise]
    Album 💿

    Josh Groban, Bridges | Album Review

    One of the most consistent artists in the game, Josh Groban maintains his superb musicianship throughout the course of ‘Bridges.’

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

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    11 Songs Where the Hate Is Real [Photo Credits: Black River Entertainment, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Hate is Real | Playlist

    “11 Songs Where the Hate is Real” features music courtesy of 21 Savage, The Chainsmokers, Gnash, Kelsea Ballerini, and Korn among others.

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

    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
    13 Songs That Focus on the World [Photo Credits: Domino, Interscope, Prospect Park, Sony Nashville]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Focus on the World | Playlist

    “13 Songs That Focus on the World” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Chesney, Lana Del Rey, and Rich the Kid.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review

    With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on ‘Hiding Place.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]
    Music

    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

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