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Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]

Paul McCartney, ‘Fuh You’ | Track Review

Sir Paul McCartney continues to build anticipation for his long-awaited studio album, ‘Egypt Station,’ with his colorful third advance single, “Fuh You.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2018 ago

Soulfly, Ritual [Photo Credit: Nuclear Blast]

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Soulfly, ‘Evil Empowered’ | Track Review

Veteran death metal band Soulfly keep things dark, damning, and utterly infernal on “Evil Empowerment,” the promo single for their 2018 LP, ‘Ritual.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

Lil Skies, No Rest [Photo Credit: All We Got Ent.]

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Lil Skies, ‘No Rest’ | Track Review

While he doesn’t change the perception of rappers fueled to success via SoundCloud, Lil Skies continues to show potential for bigger things on “No Rest.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, Promises [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Calvin Harris & Sam Smith, ‘Promises’ | Track Review

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and British pop/R&B singer/songwriter Sam Smith join forces for an enjoyable collaborative single, “Promises.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

The 1975, TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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The 1975, ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME’ | Track Review

The 1975 continues to struggle to find the right sound for their upcoming album with their latest single, the ridiculous ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOO TIME.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

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Russ, ‘The Flute Song’ | Track Review

Russ returns with the familiar on his promo single for his sophomore album, ‘ZOO.’ “The Flute Song” is tried and semi-true, and overplayed at this point.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago

Janet Jackson, Made for Now [Photo Credit: Rhythm Nation]

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Janet Jackson, ‘Made for Now’ | Track Review

Janet Jackson returns with a surprisingly contemporary, comeback single with “Made for Now,” featuring Daddy Yankee.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago

Gucci Mane, Kept Back [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

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Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review

‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

Quavo, W O R K I N M E [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol]

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Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review

Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are positive, not earth shattering.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago

Quavo, L A M B T A L K [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown]

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Quavo, ‘L A M B T A L K’ | Track Review

Quavo of Migos ‘goes it alone’ on “L A M B T A L K,” one of three solo singles released on August 10, 2018. The results are respectable, not game changing.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago