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    Bazzi, Focus | Track Review

    Rising urban-pop musician Bazzi, known for breakout hit “Mine,” returns with a confident, enjoyable single, “Focus,” assisted by rapper 21 Savage.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Taylor Swift, "You Need to Calm Down": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Taylor Swift]
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    Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down | Track Review

    Taylor Swift delivers an empowering, catchy anthem supporting LGBTQ+ rights on “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from her seventh LP, ‘Lover.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago
    Kevin McHale, "James Dean": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Kevin McHale]
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    Kevin McHale, James Dean | Track Review

    Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops a must-hear, steamy bop with “James Dean,” the second single from his debut solo EP, ‘Boy.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 13, 2019 ago
    Madonna, "Dark Ballet": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Madonna, Dark Ballet | Track Review

    With “Dark Ballet,” pop icon Madonna delivers arguably the oddest and quirkiest single of her illustrious career.  It’s unique, if incredibly off-putting.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Myylo, "I Can't Help But Look": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Myylo]
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    Myylo, I Can’t Help but Look | Track Review

    LGBT pop singer/songwriter Myylo continues to bring his infectious charm and amazing musicianship on his new single, “I Can’t Help but Look.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Lauv, "Sad Forever": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Lauv]
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    Lauv, Sad Forever | Track Review

    Lauv brilliantly tackles mental health issues on his second solo single of 2019, “Sad Forever,” set to appear on his forthcoming album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 3, 2019 ago
    Gucci Mane, "Love Thru the Computer" (Ft. Justin Bieber): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Gucci Mane, Love Thru the Computer | Track Review

    Fueled by a Zapp sample and reminiscing on his incarceration, Gucci Mane taps Justin Beiber for his new single, “Love Thru the Computer.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 3, 2019 ago
    Cardi B, "Press": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Cardi B, Press | Track Review

    Cardi B continues to ‘ride the wave’ on her brief, confident banger “Press.” It’s respectable, but more ‘tried and true’ than innovative.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 3, 2019 ago
    Katy Perry, "Never Really Ends": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Capitol]
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    Katy Perry, Never Really Over | Track Review 🎵

    Post-‘Witness,’ Katy Perry makes a fierce comeback with a bright, catchy, electrifying, and reminiscent pop single, “Never Really Over.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 3, 2019 ago
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    YUNGBLUD, Parents | Track Review

    YUNGBLUD returns fired up on his single “Parents,” where he makes it clear the ‘parents’ are just too old to understand the kids.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 29, 2019 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, "Purple Emoji" (Ft. J. Cole): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ty Dolla $ign, Purple Emoji | Track Review

    The ever-versatile Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by rapper extraordinaire J. Cole, delivers a short but totally intriguing new R&B single, “Purple Emoji.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 29, 2019 ago
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    Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Track Review

    Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini make a pretty sweet team on “Center Point Road,” the title track and sixth advance single from his fourth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 27, 2019 ago

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