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    Tyler, the Creator, Okra © Columbia
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    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

    Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Cardi B, Be Careful © Atlantic
    Music

    Cardi B, ‘Be Careful’ | Track Review

    After impressing with singles “Bodak Yellow” and “Bartier Cardi,” rising, unapologetic rapper Cardi B takes a step back on her third single, “Be Careful.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Belly, 4 Days © Belly / Roc Nation
    Music

    Belly, ‘4 Days’ | Track Review

    Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian rapper Belly enlists Compton, California rapper YG for the DJ Mustard/J. Holt-produced single, “4 Days.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 29, 2018 ago
    Doja Cat, Go to Town © Kemosabe / Atlantic
    Music

    Doja Cat, Go to Town | Track Review 🎵

    Doja Cat proves to be unapologetic as albeit on her filthy, hyper-sexual single, “Go to Town.” The innuendo is totally ‘out of control.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Lil Skies, Creeping © All We Got Ent.
    Music

    Lil Skies, ‘Creeping’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper Lil Skies, assisted by fellow rising rapper Rich the Kid, drop an empty, sexually-driven single, “Creeping.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours © Interscope
    Music

    Rich the Kid, ‘Dead Friends’ | Track Review

    Fueled by rap beef, Rich the Kid has a hit on his hands with the ‘shots-firing’ “Dead Friends,” purportedly aimed at Lil Uzi Vert.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    No Jumper, Hard © Atlantic
    Music

    No Jumper, ‘Hard’ | Track Review

    No Jumper Records releases its first single in partnership with Atlantic Records, “Hard.”  “Hard” features Tay-K and Blocboy JB.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 26, 2018 ago
    Young M.A, Praktice © M.A Music / 3D
    Music

    Young M.A, ‘Praktice’ | Track Review

    Rising Brooklyn rapper Young M.A returns with a new banger, “Praktice.”  She remains fearless, unapologetic, and ‘tough as nails’ in her delivery.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 26, 2018 ago
    KYLE, Light of Mine [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘Playinwitme’ | Track Review

    Rising California rapper KYLE continues to make a case for himself on single “Playinwitme.” He’s assisted by Grammy-nominated R&B standout, Kehlani.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 26, 2018 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours © Interscope
    Music

    Rich the Kid, ‘Early Morning Trappin’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper Rich the Kid enlists fellow riser Trippie Redd for “Early Morning Trappin,” the third single from his debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 22, 2018 ago
    N.E.R.D & Rihanna, Lemon (Drake Remix) © Columbia
    Music

    N.E.R.D & Rihanna, ‘Lemon (Drake Remix)’ | Track Review

    Following the moderate success of the original, N.E.R.D and Rihanna tap Drake for the remix of “Lemon,” fitting titled “Lemon (Drake Remix).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 21, 2018 ago
    YoungBoy Never Born Again, Until Death Call My Name [📷: Never Broke Again]
    Music

    YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Right or Wrong’ | Track Review

    With ‘Until Death Call My Name’ pushed back for a late April 2018 release, YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases a third advance single, “Right or Wrong,” featuring Future.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago

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