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    Jaden Smith, Ghost [Photo Credit: Roc Nation]
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    Jaden Smith, ‘GHOST’ | Track Review

    According to young rapper/actor Jaden Smith, he’s a “GHOST” on his brief, confident new single, produced by Christian Rich, FNZ, and OmArr.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Rick Ross, Green Gucci Suit [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Music

    Rick Ross, ‘Green Gucci Suit’ | Track Review

    Channeling his ‘inner Lil Pump,’ Miami rapper Rick Ross delivers a brand-new flex track, “Green Gucci Suit,” assisted by Future. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Kamaiyah, Addicted to Ballin' [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Banamak, Thrones [Photo Credit: Banamak]
    Music

    Banamak, ‘Thrones’ | Track Review

    Seattle rapper/producer continues to make a habit of sheer excellence. His continues to shine on “Thrones,” his fourth single released in 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

    After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    Bhad Bhabie, Trust Me [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Bhad Bhabie, ‘Trust Me’ | Track Review

    Danielle Bregoli – aka Bhad Bhabie – is back with another new single, “Trust Me.”  This time, she’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper/singer, Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    XXXTentacion, Look at Me © EMPIRE
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    ‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion

    Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 19, 2018 ago
    Nas, NASIR [📷: Mass Appeal / Def Jam]
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    Nas, NASIR | Album Review

    Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    GoldLink, Got Friends [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    The Carters, Everything is Love [📷 : Columbia]
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    Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

    Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 15, 2018 ago
    Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce [Photo Credit: Asylum Worldwide]
    Album 💿

    Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review

    New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago

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