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    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
    Childish Gambino, This is America [PHOTO CREDIT: RCA]
    Music

    Childish Gambino, ‘This is America’ | Track Review

    Less than two years after the release of “Awaken, My Love!”, Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – returns with a socially-relevant new single, “This is America.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 8, 2018 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, Real Rich [PHOTO CREDIT: Atlantic]
    Music

    Wiz Khalifa, ‘Real Rich’ | Track Review

    On the brief single “Real Rich,” Wiz Khalifa, assisted by Gucci Mane, recycle the same old rap clichés without transcending beyond them in the least.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 7, 2018 ago
    10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap [Photo Credits: Def Jam, Epic, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap | Playlist

    Among artists with songs appearing on the playlist “10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap” are 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg, and Future.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 4, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Music

    Mike Shinoda, ‘About You’ | Track Review

    On stellar single “About You,” Mike Shinoda copes with the loss of his Linkin Park ‘brother,’ Chester Bennington. He’s assisted by blackbear.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 3, 2018 ago
    Music

    Remy Ma, ‘Company’ | Track Review

    New York rapper Remy Ma, assisted by rising rapper/singer A Boogie wit da Hoodie, shines on her latest single, “Company.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 2, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, "Lift Yourself" [📷: Def Jam]
    Music

    Kanye West, ‘Lift Yourself’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West drops arguably the worst single of his illustrious career with “Lift Yourself.” At least he has ‘bars’ on “Ye Vs the People.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 1, 2018 ago
    Post Malone, Beerbongs & Bentleys © Republic
    Album 💿

    Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys | Album Review 💿

    Pop rap sensation Post Malone returns with an enjoyable, if excessively lengthy sophomore album, ‘beerbongs & bentleys.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 1, 2018 ago
    Paris, ONE NIGHT IN PARIS [📷: 300 Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    Paris, ONE NIGHT IN PARIS | Album Review

    Up-and-coming rock-infused hip-hop artist Paris shows potential and room for growth on his 19-minute debut EP, ‘ONE NIGHT IN PARIS.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago

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