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    Lil Uzi Vert, Sanguine Paradise - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Lil Uzi Vert, Sanguine Paradise | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert flexes hard on “Sanguine Paradise,” one of two singles released in advance of forthcoming album, ‘Eternal Awake.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 17, 2019 ago
    Lil Nas X, Old Town Road (Remix) - The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Lil Nas X, Old Town Road | Track Review

    While “Old Town Road” lacks substance, this breakthrough Lil Nas X track, in original & remixed form (with Billy Ray Cyrus) initiates important discussion.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 15, 2019 ago
    Ugly God, Hello [Photo Credit: Asylum Worldwide, LLC]
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    Ugly God, Hello | Track Review

    Rising rapper Ugly God taps fellow rising rapper Lil Pump for a hella quirky, zany, substance-lacking banger, “Hello.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Track Review 🎵

    Prolific Grammy-nominated rapper Logic gets incredibly introspective on “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” his second single of 2019.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 26, 2019 ago
    Rich the Kid, Tic Toc [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Rich the Kid, Tic Toc | Track Review

    While Rich the Kid delivers a banger with “Tic Toc,” featuring Tory Lanez, he still struggles to solidify his own distinct rap identity.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2019 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Ventura [Photo Credits: Aftermath / 12 Tone Music]
    Music

    Anderson .Paak, King James | Track Review

    Anderson .Paak delivers a respectable message and flaunts his superb musicianship on “King James,” the promo single for his fourth album, ‘Ventura.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2019 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Numb Numb Juice [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    ScHoolboy Q, Numb Numb Juice | Track Review 🎵

    Following a three-year hiatus, unapologetic West Coast rapper ScHoolboy Q returns with the short, hard-nosed single, “Numb Numb Juice.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 18, 2019 ago
    G-Eazy, West Coast [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, West Coast | Track Review

    Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, assisted by rapper Blueface, despite turning up the flex action,  misses the mark on the brief “West Coast.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    Rich the Kid, 4 Phones [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Rich the Kid, 4 Phones | Track Review

    While “4 Phones” isn’t bad, Rich the Kid seems content to play up clichés rather than exhibit innovative spirit and develop his own artistic identity.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    Juice WRLD, Hear Me Calling [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Juice WRLD, Hear Me Calling | Track Review 🎵

    Breakout melodic rapper Juice WRLD returns with another love-centric, potential hit single, “Hear Me Calling.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 4, 2019 ago
    Juice WRLD, Robbery [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Juice WRLD, Robbery | Track Review

    Juice WRLD continues his ascent in the hip-hop world with yet another alluring, incredibly relatable, ‘emo’ single, “Robbery.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago
    Offset, Red Room [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown]
    Music

    Offset, Red Room | Track Review

    As Migos continue to oversaturate themselves, Offset misses an opportunity to ‘right the ship’ on the totally forgettable single, “Red Room.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 18, 2019 ago

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