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    Kodak Black, If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Kodak Black, ‘If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin’ | Track Review

    Although still near the top of the list of polarizing rappers, Kodak Black delivers an enjoyable, respectable single with “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V [Photo Credit: Young Money]
    Album 💿

    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V | Album Review 💿

    Despite its incredibly delayed release, Grammy-winning southern rapper Lil Wayne exceeds expectations on the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    T.I., DIME TRAP [Photo Credits: Epic]
    Music

    T.I., ‘The Weekend’ | Track Review

    T.I. enlists Young Thug for “The Weekend,” his third advance single from his highly-anticipated new album, ‘DIME TRAP.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 2, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, Potato Salad [Photo Credits: Columbia & RCA]
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator & A$AP Rocky, ‘Potato Salad’ | Track Review

    Rappers Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky pair up to deliver a ferocious, utterly ‘delicious’ flex track with “Potato Salad”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2018 ago
    KYLE, SUPERDUPERKYLE [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘SUPERDUPERKYLE’ | Track Review

    While KYLE remains one of the most infectious, lovable rappers, “SUPERDUPERKYLE,” featuring MadeinTYO, fall short of the glory of his best singles.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Peach Fuzz [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    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
    11 Songs Where the Hate Is Real [Photo Credits: Black River Entertainment, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Hate is Real | Playlist

    “11 Songs Where the Hate is Real” features music courtesy of 21 Savage, The Chainsmokers, Gnash, Kelsea Ballerini, and Korn among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
    Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE | Album Review

    Machine Gun Kelly smartly capitalizes off his “Rap Devil” resurgence with his brief album, ‘BINGE.’ The problem? It’s pretty flipping bad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    13 Songs That Focus on the World [Photo Credits: Domino, Interscope, Prospect Park, Sony Nashville]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Focus on the World | Playlist

    “13 Songs That Focus on the World” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Chesney, Lana Del Rey, and Rich the Kid.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    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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