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    Remy Ma, ‘Company’ | Track Review

    New York rapper Remy Ma, assisted by rising rapper/singer A Boogie wit da Hoodie, shines on her latest single, “Company.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, "Lift Yourself" [📷: Def Jam]
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    Kanye West, ‘Lift Yourself’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West drops arguably the worst single of his illustrious career with “Lift Yourself.” At least he has ‘bars’ on “Ye Vs the People.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 1, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, Ye vs the People © Def Jam
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    Kanye West, ‘Ye Vs the People’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    6 Dogs, "Off the Gas" [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    6 Dogs, ‘Off the Gas’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Close © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘CLOSE’ | Track Review

    On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit.  Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    50 Cent, Crazy © G-Unit
    Music

    50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

    ’00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Lil Pump, Esskeetit © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Lil Pump, ‘Esskeetit’ | Track Review

    On his latest single “Esskeetit,” breakout teen rapper Lil Pump merely recycles clichés and all things empty and shallow.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    G-Eazy, 1942 © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy, ‘1942’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy, alongside Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir, join forces for “1942,” a single from the forthcoming film, ‘Uncle Drew,’ starring Boston Celtics point guard, Kyrie Irving.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Swae Lee, Guatemala © Interscope
    Music

    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
    Music

    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
    Music

    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

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