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.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
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.”
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.
Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review
Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”
Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘Do Not Disturb’ | Track Review
Rising rapper Smokepurpp, paired once more with producer Murda Beatz returns with brief, new single, “Do Not Disturb.” They are joined by Lil Yachty and Offset.
A$AP Rocky, ‘Bad Company’ | Track Review
A$AP Rocky returns with a new single, “Bad Company.” The New York rapper is assisted by Memphis rapper, BlacBoy JB.
Bhad Bhabie, ‘Gucci Flip Flops’ | Track Review
Bhad Bhabie, better known as the “cash me outside” girl from Dr. Phil, returns with a new single, “Gucci Flip Flops.” Bad as ever, she’s assisted by Lil Yachty.
Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review
New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”
Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Pineapple’ | Track Review
Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, “Pineapple.”
Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review
Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés.
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.