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Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]

Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review

While “Falling Down” does an excellent job of reminiscing back to the strengths of the late Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION, it lacks in both depth and structure.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago

Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review

Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago

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Lil Baby & Gunna, ‘Drip Too Hard’ | Track Review

Rappers Lil Baby and Gunna combine for the brief, but utterly forgettable, ‘been there, done that’, flex banger, “Drip Too Hard.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago

Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]

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Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review

Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 19, 2018 ago

Ciara, Dose [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review

Assisted by Rodney Jerkins on the boards, Ciara delivers one of her best singles in years with “Dose,” It’s chocked-full of attitude & infectious.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

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G-Eazy, ‘Rewind’ | Track Review

G-Eazy ‘hosts’ on his new single “Rewind,” but it is rising pop artist Anthony Russo who steals the show on the incredibly catchy, swagger-laden chorus.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Brett Young, Ticket to L.A. [Photo Credit: Big Machine]

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Brett Young, ‘Here Tonight’ | Track Review

Brett Young returns with a respectable, new song, “Here Tonight,” which serves as the promo single from his sophomore LP, ‘Ticket to L.A.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

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Khalid, ‘Better’ | Track Review

Khalid delivers a chill, pleasant, romantic, well-rounded urban contemporary record with “Better.” It’s not flashy, but highly enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Lana Del Rey, Mariners Apartment Complex [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Lana Del Rey, ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated alternative pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey returns with her first original new solo single of 2018, “Mariners Apartment Complex.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Eminem, Killshot [Photo Credit: Aftermath]

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Eminem, ‘KILLSHOT’ | Track Review

Following the release of the Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem responds boldly, destroying the rapper on the diss track, “KILLSHOT.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, GTFO [Photo Credits: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, ‘GTFO’ | Track Review

Aiming at another comeback, Pop/R&B icon Mariah Carey assimilates to modern times on single “GTFO” with pleasant, though not groundbreaking results.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

Nikki Giron, Granted [Photo Credit: Nikki Giron]

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Nikki Giron, ‘Granted’ | Track Review

Rising Denver, Colorado singer, songwriter, and saxophonist Nikki Giron showcases incredible musicianship on her thoughtful, soulful single, “Granted.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 14, 2018 ago