Lil Uzi Vert, ‘New Patek’ | Track Review
![Lil Uzi Vert, New Patek [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-uzi-vert-new-patek-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lil Uzi Vert shows promise on his ultra-lux single “New Patek.” Still, it has its flaws, including a long run time, misogynistic overkill, and rap clichés.
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The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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The Chainsmokers, ‘This Feeling’ | Track Review
![The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy...This Feeling [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/the-chainsmokers-sick-boy-this-feeling-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Chainsmokers tap an unlikely collaborator in country artist Kelsea Ballerini for their single, “This Feeling.” The results are a pleasant surprise.
Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch | Track Review
![Lana Del Rey, Venice Bitch [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lana-del-rey-venice-bitch-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Lana Del Rey gives listeners a serious ‘vibe’ with her second new single of 2018, “Venice Bitch.” As colorful as it is, the 10-min duration is a bit much.
Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, ‘Falling Down’ | Track Review
![Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION, Falling Down [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-peep-xxxtentacion-falling-down-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
Swizz Beatz, ‘Pistol on My Side’ | Track Review
![Swizz Beatz, Poison [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/swizz-beatz-poison-epic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rap super producer Swizz Beatz enlists Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne for “Pistol on My Side,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Poison.’
Lil Baby & Gunna, ‘Drip Too Hard’ | Track Review
![Lil Baby & Gunna, Drip Too Hard [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music / 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lil-baby-gunna-drip-too-hard-quality-control.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rappers Lil Baby and Gunna combine for the brief, but utterly forgettable, ‘been there, done that’, flex banger, “Drip Too Hard.”
Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review
![Jesse McCartney, Wasted [Photo Credit: Blue Suit]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/jesse-mccartney-wasted-blue-suit.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record.
Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review
![Ciara, Dose [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ciara-dose-beauty-marks-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
G-Eazy, ‘Rewind’ | Track Review
![G-Eazy, Rewind [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/g-eazy-rewind-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.
Brett Young, ‘Here Tonight’ | Track Review
![Brett Young, Ticket to L.A. [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/brett-young-ticket-to-la-big-machine.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brett Young returns with a respectable, new song, “Here Tonight,” which serves as the promo single from his sophomore LP, ‘Ticket to L.A.’
Khalid, ‘Better’ | Track Review
![Khalid, Better [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/khalid-better-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Khalid delivers a chill, pleasant, romantic, well-rounded urban contemporary record with “Better.” It’s not flashy, but highly enjoyable.
Lana Del Rey, ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ | Track Review
![Lana Del Rey, Mariners Apartment Complex [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lana-del-rey-mariners-apartment-complex-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated alternative pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey returns with her first original new solo single of 2018, “Mariners Apartment Complex.”