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    Kevin Gates, “Thinking with my Dick”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 23 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
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    Kevin Gates, “Thinking with my D**k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 23rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Thinking with my D**k” by Kevin Gates. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    The Weeknd, "Heartless": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    The Weeknd, Heartless | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winning R&B superstar The Weeknd makes an epic return with single “Heartless,” where he remains true to self.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 28, 2019 ago
    Smokepurpp, Geek a Lot © Alamo / Interscope
    Music

    Smokepurpp, ‘Geek A Lot’ | Track Review

    Burgeoning SoundCloud rap sensation Smokepurpp doesn’t tweak ‘the formula’ in the least on single, “Geek A Lot.” At some point, he could stand to ‘shake things up.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Carnage & Lil Pump, i Shyne © Heavyweight
    Music

    Carnage & Lil Pump, ‘i Shyne’ | Track Review

    17-year old up-and-coming rapper Lil Pump, alongside DJ Carnage, drop a cocky, flex-fest with banger, “i Shyne.” No new ground broken, but “it’s a vibe,” you might say.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago
    13 Songs Where G-Eazy Proves He’s a Total Playboy
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where G-Eazy Proves He’s a Total Playboy | Playlist

    Bay Area rapper G-Eazy is a ‘playboy.’ The cited songs and lyrics on this off-kilter playlist confirm his playboy status.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 16, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
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    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

    Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Music

    Future, ‘Pie’ | Track Review

    Ubiquitous southern rapper Future taps Chris Brown for an enjoyable, if incredibly shallow, sexually-charged new single, “PIE.”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown
    Album 💿

    Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review 💿

    Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it’s a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago
    Future ft. Kendrick Lamar, Mask Off (Remix) © Epic
    Music

    Future, Mask Off [Remix] | Track Review 🎵

    Future and Kendrick Lamar combine forces on a compelling remix of “Mask Off,” a top-10 hit from Future’s self-titled album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago
    Fetty Wap, Aye © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Fetty Wap, Aye | Track Review 🎵

    Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Aye,” one of several singles that finds the “Trap Queen” rapper struggling to find his niche.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
    Omarion, BDY ON ME video still © MMG/ Atlantic
    Music

    Omarion, BDY ON ME | Track Review 🎵

    Omarion has difficulty carving space in a cool urban contemporary market with his cliché new single, “BDY ON ME.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2017 ago

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