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6ix9ine, FEFE [Photo Credit: TenThousand Projects]

6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2018 ago

Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]

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Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Nina Luna, Keep Me [Photo Credit: 571975 Records DK]

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Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Meghan Trainor, ‘Treat Myself’ | Track Review

After struggling to find a single that will stick, Meghan Trainor may have found her gem with “Treat Myself,” the title track from her third studio LP.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Chance the Rapper, I Might Need Security [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]

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Chance the Rapper, ‘I Might Need Security’ | Track Review

Chance the Rapper packs a punch, bringing attitude to single “I Might Need Security,” fueled by a profane Jamie Foxx standup comedy sample.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Imagine Dragons, Natural [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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Imagine Dragons, ‘Natural’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative band Imagine Dragons remain prolific post-Evolve, returning with “Natural,” their second single of 2018.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

Big Mother Gig, Obliterate [Photo Credit: Sweet Sweet]

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Big Mother Gig, ‘Obliterate’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-bred alt-rock band Big Mother Gig returns with a ‘destructive,’ dynamic, psychologically-tinged single, “Obliterate.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, ‘Tokyo Snow Trip’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea keeps it short and druggy on the skeletal banger, “Tokyo Snow Trip,” the second track on the ‘Survive the Summer (EP).’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago