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    Chance the Rapper, I Might Need Security [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
    Music

    Chance the Rapper, ‘I Might Need Security’ | Track Review

    Chance the Rapper packs a punch, bringing attitude to single “I Might Need Security,” fueled by a profane Jamie Foxx standup comedy sample.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

    Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]
    Music

    Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    CupcakKe, Hot Pockets [Photo Credit: cupcakKe]
    Music

    CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review

    Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, Lies [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘Lies’ | Track Review

    Lil Xan remains busy beyond the ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ dropping a new single, “Lies,” assisted by rising Pennsylvanian rapper, Lil Skies.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Mac Miller, ‘Self Care’ | Track Review

    After announcing his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming,’ Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller drops the first official single from the project, “Self Care.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Lil Kim, Nasty One [Photo Credit: Entertainment One]
    Music

    Lil Kim, ‘Nasty One’ | Track Review

    Following her return from a lengthy hiatus earlier in 2018, Lil Kim falls short of the glory on “Nasty One,” her second single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    11 Songs That Get a Bit 'Heavy' [Photo Credits: Asylum, Pixabay, Republic]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    9 Songs That Reference the Number 3 [Photo Credit: Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’ | Playlist 🎧

    Playlist “9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’” features music courtesy of alt-J, Bazzi, Teyana Taylor & Ty Dolla $ign among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 13, 2018 ago
    Future, Beast Mode 2 [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

    ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Nash Boogie, A/C Blow Cold [Photo Credit: Nash Boogie]
    Music

    Nash Boogie, ‘A/C Blow Cold’ | Track Review

    Sacramento rapper and producer Nash Boogie drops a surefire banger on single “A/C Blow Cold” featuring Luke Tailor and Apollo Cutts.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Skooly, Crazy Shit [Photo Credit: TRU]
    Music

    Skooly, ‘Crazy S**t’ | Track Review

    Despite the ‘in your face song title,’ neither Skooly or Lil Xan offer much craziness beyond clichés on the brief banger “Crazy S**t.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago

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