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    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]
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    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
    Lil Baby & Gunna, Drip Too Hard [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    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
    G-Eazy, Rewind [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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]
    Music

    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
    Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Russ, ZOO | Album Review

    Despite throwing in a couple of features, Russ delivers an underwhelming sophomore LP with ‘Zoo,’ which is devoid of innovative spirit.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    10 Songs That Get LOW [Photo Credits: BMG Rights Management, Capitol, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Sony]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs That Get Low | Playlist 🎧

    “10 Songs That Get Low” features ‘low’ music courtesy of Ezra Furman, Future, Jon Bellion, and Lenny Kravitz among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    Atmosphere, Mi Vida Local [Photo Credit: Rhymesayers Entertainment]
    Music

    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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