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    Rich Brian, watch out! © 88rising / EMPIRE
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    Rich Brian, ‘Watch Out!’ | Track Review

    Even though the newness of his debut album ‘Amen’ hasn’t worn off yet, Rich Brian drops a hot new, ‘short and sweet’ banger, “watch out!” 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, A$AP Forever © RCA
    Music

    A$AP Rocky, ‘A$AP Forever’ | Track Review

    A$AP Rocky celebrates his crew on, “A$AP Forever,” an advanced single from his forthcoming third studio album.  Moby serves as an unlikely collaborator.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Chanel © Interscope
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    Rae Sremmurd, ‘Chanel’ | Track Review

    Rae Sremmurd returns with another single, “Chanel,” ahead of their triple album.  Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi tap the ubiquitous Pharrell Williams for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy [📷: Atlantic]
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    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy | Album Review

    After dropping massively successful singles and a number of high-profile collaborations, Cardi B delivers an enjoyable, impressive full-length debut with ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Drake, Nice for What © Young Money / Cash Money
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    Drake, ‘Nice for What’ | Track Review

    Drake, who already has dazzles early on in 2018, returns with another impressive single, “Nice for What,” which masterfully samples late 90s Lauryn Hill.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, Total Xanarchy | Album Review

    Rising Cali rapper Lil Xan, a member of the infamous SoundCloud, mumble rap movement, assembles one of the dumber albums of 2018 with ‘Total Xanarchy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Phora, Holding On © Warner Bros.
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    Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

    Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours © Interscope
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    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿

    Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Mike WiLL Made-It, Aries (Yugo) Part 2 © Eardrumma / Interscope
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    Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review

    Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Lizzo, Fitness © Nice Life / Atlantic
    Music

    Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review

    Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Do Not Disturb © Alamo / Interscope
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    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘Do Not Disturb’ | Track Review

    Rising rapper Smokepurpp, paired once more with producer Murda Beatz returns with brief, new single, “Do Not Disturb.” They are joined by Lil Yachty and Offset. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, Bad Company © RCA
    Music

    A$AP Rocky, ‘Bad Company’ | Track Review

    A$AP Rocky returns with a new single, “Bad Company.” The New York rapper is assisted by Memphis rapper, BlacBoy JB.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago

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