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    Big Freedia, Rent © Asylum Worldwide
    Music

    Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review

    New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Pineapple © Atlantic
    Music

    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.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    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. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Okra © Columbia
    Music

    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

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