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Tyler, the Creator, Peach Fuzz [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Peach Fuzz’ | Track Review

Although “Peach Fuzz” is short in length in a number of ways, Tyler, the Creator continues to serve up some worthwhile bars.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago

Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review

Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review

While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review

Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago

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Lil Baby & Gunna, ‘Drip Too Hard’ | Track Review

Rappers Lil Baby and Gunna combine for the brief, but utterly forgettable, ‘been there, done that’, flex banger, “Drip Too Hard.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago

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G-Eazy, ‘Rewind’ | Track Review

G-Eazy ‘hosts’ on his new single “Rewind,” but it is rising pop artist Anthony Russo who steals the show on the incredibly catchy, swagger-laden chorus.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Eminem, Killshot [Photo Credit: Aftermath]

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Eminem, ‘KILLSHOT’ | Track Review

Following the release of the Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem responds boldly, destroying the rapper on the diss track, “KILLSHOT.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Machine Gun Kelly, Rap Devil [Photo Credit: Bad Boy / Interscope]

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Machine Gun Kelly, ‘Rap Devil’ | Track Review

Machine Gun Kelly takes aim at Eminem on his diss track “Rap Devil.” Despite some relevant points, he leaves the door open to being destroyed.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Atmosphere, Mi Vida Local [Photo Credit: Rhymesayers Entertainment]

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Atmosphere, ‘Virgo’ | Track Review

Veteran underground hip-hop duo Atmosphere returns with “Virgo,” the promo single from the duo’s ninth studio album, ‘Mi Vida Local.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 11, 2018 ago

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T.I., ‘Jefe’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning Atlanta rap vet T.I., assisted by beloved, freed Philly rapper Meek Mill, dropped a worthwhile, Latin-infused banger with “Jefe.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 10, 2018 ago

Logic, Everybody Dies [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

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Logic, ‘Everybody Dies’ | Track Review

While Logic ‘talks a lot of sh–’ on “Everybody Dies,” his third single post-Bobby Tarantino II, you can’t help but admire his explosive flow.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 10, 2018 ago

Kanye West & Lil Pump, I Love It [Photo Credits: GOOD / Def Jam]

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Kanye West & Lil Pump, ‘I Love It’ | Track Review

Continuing to struggle to produce hits lately, Kanye West, with Lil Pump, drops an utterly ridiculous, sexually-charged, superficial single, “I Love It.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 10, 2018 ago