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    Smokepurpp, Nephew [Photo Credits: Alamo / Interscope]
    Music

    Smokepurpp, ‘Nephew’ | Track Review

    Smokepurpp continues to be light on substance on his latest single, “Nephew.” Nonetheless, he and featured guest Lil Pump provide some replay value.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, 1997 DIANA [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1997 Diana’ | Track Review

    LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON follows up “1999 WILDFIRE” and “1998 TRUMAN,” with their third single of 2018, “1997 DIANA.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    YG, ‘Handgun’ | Track Review

    YG taps A$AP Rocky for “Handgun,” the third advance from his third studio LP, ‘Stay Dangerous.’  While relatively catchy, the record is a bit underwhelming.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, What’s the Use? | Track Review 🎵

    Mac Miller showcases incredible authenticity on the personal, groovy, and soulful, “What’s the Use?”, the 2nd official single from ‘Swimming.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Logic, One Day [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Logic, ‘One Day’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic comes back with uplifting bars and good vibes on his latest single “One Day,” featuring Ryan Tedder.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    DJ Khaled, No Brainer [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    DJ Khaled, ‘No Brainer’ | Track Review

    DJ Khaled works his magic once more on the summer anthem “No Brainer,” featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and Quavo. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Wala Cam [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Wala Cam’ | Track Review

    After impressing on his three previous singles (including “I Might Need Security”), Chance the Rapper doesn’t disappoint on the fourth, “Wala Cam.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 26, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, Work Out [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, 1998 TRUMAN [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review

    Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, 65th & Ingleside [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

    On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]
    Music

    6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

    6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago
    Chance the Rapper, I Might Need Security [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘I Might Need Security’ | Track Review

    Chance the Rapper packs a punch, bringing attitude to single “I Might Need Security,” fueled by a profane Jamie Foxx standup comedy sample.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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