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Jack Harlow, Sundown [Photo Credits: Generation Now / Atlantic]

Jack Harlow, ‘Sundown’ | Track Review

There’s a hot, rising rapper from Kentucky and his name is Jack Harlow. He may not look the part of a rapper, but he proves he’s ‘got bars’ on “Sundown.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Ella Mai, Trip [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]

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Ella Mai, ‘Trip’ | Track Review

Rising urban contemporary artist Ella Mai follows up her brilliant, breakout single “Boo’d Up” with another surefire bop, “Trip.” Upward trajectory indeed.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

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ZAYN, ‘Too Much’ | Track Review

Standout British urban-pop singer ZAYN enlists four-time Grammy-winning rapper/producer Timbaland for his fourth single of 2018, “Too Much.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

LX Mason, I Don't [Photo Credit: LX Mason]

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LX Mason, ‘I Don’t’ | Track Review

LX Mason dazzles on his debut single, “I Don’t,” a song that eschews being “oppressed by other’s opinions” or by “personal anxieties and fears.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 3, 2018 ago

Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]

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Blood Orange, ‘Jewelry’ | Track Review

Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), shines bright on “Jewelry,” the second advance single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

AGNEZ MO, Overdose [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]

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AGNEZ MO, ‘Overdose’ | Track Review

Indonesian singer AGNEZ MO taps Grammy-winning American R&B singer Chris Brown for a truly enjoyable, sexy duet, “Overdose.”

By the musical hype, 8 years ago

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Tyga, ‘SWISH’ | Track Review

Tyga, celebrating a return to pop relevancy, drops a sexed-up, skeletal, ‘strip club anthem’, “SWISH.” “SWISH” samples the David Banner hit, “Play.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

Benjamin Ingrosso, I Wouldn't Know [Photo Credit: Record Company Ten]

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Benjamin Ingrosso, ‘I Wouldn’t Know’ | Track Review

Swedish pop singer/songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso shines on “I Wouldn’t Know,” where he’s totally fed up with a ‘one-sided relationship.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

Elley Duhé, Way Down Low [Photo Credit: RCA]

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Elley Duhé, WAY DOWN LOW | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Elley Duhé shows on enjoyable single “WAY DOWN LOW” that she’s willing to do whatever to conquer love, even in the worst of times.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

The Blancos, We're Tired [Photo Credit: Republic]

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The Blancos, ‘We’re Tired’ | Track Review

Alternative duo The Blancos – Cory Hueston and Jayson Robbins – tap rapper Joyner Lucas on their second major-label single, “We’re Tired.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

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Blood Orange, ‘Charcoal Baby’ | Track Review

Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago

Smokepurpp, Nephew [Photo Credits: Alamo / Interscope]

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Smokepurpp, ‘Nephew’ | Track Review

Smokepurpp continues to be light on substance on his latest single, “Nephew.” Nonetheless, he and featured guest Lil Pump provide some replay value.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago