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    Swae Lee, Guatemala © Interscope
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    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Guatemala’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd returns with their umpteenth single, “Guatemala.” Swae Lee takes the lead on this uncharacteristic, ill-suited Latin-pop record.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Young Thug, Hear No Evil © Atlantic
    Music

    Young Thug, ‘Anybody’ | Track Review

    The ever-idiosyncratic and prolific Young Thug returns with a new single, “Anybody,” featuring ‘The Queen,’ Nicki Minaj.  The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Chun-Li © Young Money / Cash Money
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    Nicki Minaj, ‘Chun-Li’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with “Chun-Li,” one of two singles released April 13, 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Barbie Tingz © Young Money / Cash Money
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    Nicki Minaj, ‘Barbie Tingz’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with the hard-nosed, unapologetic banger, “Barbie Tingz.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Jim Jones, Still Dipset © Vamplife / EMPIRE
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    Jim Jones, ‘Still Dipset’ | Track Review

    Hard-nosed, East Cast rapper Jim Jones asserts he’s “Still Dipset” on his brand-new banger.  He’s assisted by fellow Dipset vet, Juelz Santana.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 11, 2018 ago
    Music

    Aminé, ‘Campfire’ | Track Review

    Oregon rapper Aminé, known for viral hit “Caroline,” returns with his second post-Good for You single, “Campfire,” featuring Injury Reserve.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Rich Brian, watch out! © 88rising / EMPIRE
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    Rich Brian, ‘Watch Out!’ | Track Review

    Even though the newness of his debut album ‘Amen’ hasn’t worn off yet, Rich Brian drops a hot new, ‘short and sweet’ banger, “watch out!” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, A$AP Forever © RCA
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    A$AP Rocky, ‘A$AP Forever’ | Track Review

    A$AP Rocky celebrates his crew on, “A$AP Forever,” an advanced single from his forthcoming third studio album.  Moby serves as an unlikely collaborator.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Chanel © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Chanel’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd returns with another single, “Chanel,” ahead of their triple album.  Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi tap the ubiquitous Pharrell Williams for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Drake, Nice for What © Young Money / Cash Money
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    Drake, ‘Nice for What’ | Track Review

    Drake, who already has dazzles early on in 2018, returns with another impressive single, “Nice for What,” which masterfully samples late 90s Lauryn Hill.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Phora, Holding On © Warner Bros.
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    Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

    Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Mike WiLL Made-It, Aries (Yugo) Part 2 © Eardrumma / Interscope
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    Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review

    Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago

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