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    Drake, I'm Upset © Cash Money
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    Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review

    The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, Testing [📷: RCA]
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    A$AP Rocky, Testing | Album Review 💿

    Truly a ‘test,’ A$AP Rocky delivers some great moments as well as many overambitious and arduous ones on his third studio album, ‘Testing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    YG, Big Bank © Def Jam
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    YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review

    YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, 435 © Columbia
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    Tyler, the Creator, ‘435’ | Track Review

    Though it’s incredibly short and sweet, Grammy-nominated rapper Tyler, the Creator proves he’s on ‘autopilot’ on single “435.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 24, 2018 ago
    Lil Peep, 4 Gold Chains © Columbia
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    Lil Peep, ‘4 Gold Chains’ | Track Review

    Lil Peep has passed on, but his spirit lives on his posthumous single, “4 Gold Chains.” He’s assisted by Clams Casino who produces the record.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 22, 2018 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Bubblin' © Aftermath
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    Anderson .Paak, ‘Bubblin’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated California rapper/singer Anderson .Paak returns with “Bubblin’,” his second single of 2018 following “‘Til It’s Over.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 22, 2018 ago
    KYLE, Light of Mine [📷: Atlantic]
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    KYLE, Light of Mine | Album Review

    California rapper KYLE shows incredible potential on his full-length, major label debut album, ‘Light of Mine.’ It’s not without flaw, but there’s plenty to like.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 22, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Win © Interscope
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    Jay Rock, ‘Win’ | Track Review

    Jay Rock brings the heat on his cocky, confident, and hard-nosed new single, “Win.” “Win” exemplifies banger-status, not to mention being a total flex-fest.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 21, 2018 ago
    KYLE, Light of Mine [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    KYLE, ‘Ikuyo’ | Track Review

    In final preparation for his debut album ‘Light of Mine,’ KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single “Ikuyo,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 14, 2018 ago
    Music

    A$AP Ferg & Elle Fanning, ‘Moon River’ | Track Review

    East Coast rapper A$AP Ferg and Actress and Model Elle Fanning join forces for a remix of the classic “Moon River” for Tiffany and Co. The results are a ‘hot mess.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, SR3MM [📷: Interscope]
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    Rae Sremmurd, SR3MM | Album Review 💿

    SR3MM, the triple album by Rae Sremmurd, has its share of hits, but is too long & at times, suffers from a lack of inspiration & variance.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 9, 2018 ago
    Travis Scott, "Watch" (Featuring Lil Uzi Vert & Kanye West) [PHOTO CREDIT: Epic]
    Music

    Travis Scott, ‘Watch’ | Track Review

    Texas-bred hip-hop artist Travis Scott returns with a brand-new single, banger “Watch,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago

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