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    Lil Kim, Nasty One [Photo Credit: Entertainment One]
    Music

    Lil Kim, ‘Nasty One’ | Track Review

    Following her return from a lengthy hiatus earlier in 2018, Lil Kim falls short of the glory on “Nasty One,” her second single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    In Real Life, Tonight Belongs to You [Photo Credit: Hollywood]
    Music

    In Real Life, ‘Tonight Belongs to You’ | Track Review

    Following “Tattoo (How ‘Bout You)” and “How Badly,” Rising LA boy band In Real Life drops its third single of 2018, “Tonight Belongs to You.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵

    Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Sweetener [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Ariana Grande, ‘God is a Woman’ | Track Review

    Following the quirky, off-putting single “the light is coming,” Ariana Grande rebounds superbly on “God is a Woman,” the third single from ‘Sweetener.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, ‘Nico and the Niners’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major label LP, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
    Music

    Twenty One Pilots, ‘Jumpsuit’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning alt duo Twenty One Pilots makes a big comeback with “Jumpsuit” & “Nico and the Niners,” singles from their 3rd major-label LP, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Nash Boogie, A/C Blow Cold [Photo Credit: Nash Boogie]
    Music

    Nash Boogie, ‘A/C Blow Cold’ | Track Review

    Sacramento rapper and producer Nash Boogie drops a surefire banger on single “A/C Blow Cold” featuring Luke Tailor and Apollo Cutts.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Skooly, Crazy Shit [Photo Credit: TRU]
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    Skooly, ‘Crazy S**t’ | Track Review

    Despite the ‘in your face song title,’ neither Skooly or Lil Xan offer much craziness beyond clichés on the brief banger “Crazy S**t.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Maty Noyes, Lava Lamps [Photo Credit: Republic]
    Music

    Maty Noyes, Lava Lamps | Track Review 🎵

    Rising pop artist Maty Noyes returns with an eccentrically fun & naughty single, “Lava Lamps,” assisted superbly by up-and-comer, Beekwilder.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, 1999 WILDFIRE [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1999 WILDFIRE’ | Track Review

    Rising boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1999 WILDFIRE,” their first single following the exit of original member, Ameer Vann.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago
    Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Jason Mraz, ‘Might as Well Dance’ | Track Review

    Jason Mraz exceeds expectations with “Might as Well Dance,” the eclectic single third advance single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago
    Lil Yachty, Who Want the Smoke? [Photo Credit: Quality Control]
    Music

    Lil Yachty, ‘Who Want the Smoke?’ | Track Review

    Despite taking a “couple of Ls,” Lil Yachty has a banger on his hands with “Who Want the Smoke?”, featuring Cardi B and Offset. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

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