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    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa © Warner Bros.
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    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
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    Anderson East, King for a Day | Track Review

    Gifted singer-songwriter Anderson East thrills on “King for a Day,” the second single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
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    Anderson East, Girlfriend | Track Review

    Soulful singer-songwriter Anderson East delivers on the brief, but thrilling “Girlfriend,” the third single issued from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago
    Bruno Mars, Finesse (Remix) © Atlantic
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    Bruno Mars, ‘Finesse (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Cardi B assists Bruno Mars on the remix of “Finesse,” a highlight from his Grammy-nominated third studio album, ’24K Magic.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]
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    Charlie Puth, If You Leave Me Now | Track Review

    Charlie Puth ‘steps his game up’ on “If You Leave Me Now,” the third single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Voicenotes.’ He’s assisted by Boyz II Men.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Justin Timberlake, ‘Filthy’ | Track Review

    Justin Timberlake returns after a four-year hiatus with “Filthy,” the groovy, sleek promo single from his fifth studio album, ‘Man of the Woods.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 8, 2018 ago
    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) © Virgin
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    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

    Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago
    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies [📷: Columbia]
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    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

    Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
    12 Best Pop Albums of 2017
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    12 Best Pop Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

    Lorde (Melodrama), Sam Smith (The Thrill of it All), and Kelly Clarkson (Meaning of Life), lead the list of 12 Best Pop Albums of 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago
    Greyson Chance, Low © Greyson Chance Music
    Music

    Greyson Chance, ‘Low’ | Track Review

    20-year-old Greyson Chance returns with a pleasant, enjoyable new single, “Low,” following his 2016 EP, ‘Somewhere Over My Head.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
    Aaron Carter, Don't Say Goodbye © Sony Music
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    Aaron Carter, ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ | Track Review

    Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter, returns with an enjoyable new single, “Don’t Say Goodbye,” his first following his stint in rehab.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
    Charli XCX, Pop 2 © Atlantic
    Music

    Charli XCX, ‘Out of My Head’ | Track Review

    Charli XCX returns a with bright, electrifying single in “Out of My Head.” She doesn’t ‘go it alone’ – she’s assisted by Tove Lo and ALMA.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 12, 2017 ago

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