Blood Orange, ‘Charcoal Baby’ | Track Review
![Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/blood-orange-negro-swan-domino.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’
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Smokepurpp, ‘Nephew’ | Track Review
![Smokepurpp, Nephew [Photo Credits: Alamo / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/smokepurpp-nephew-alamo-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Smokepurpp continues to be light on substance on his latest single, “Nephew.” Nonetheless, he and featured guest Lil Pump provide some replay value.
BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1997 Diana’ | Track Review
![BROCKHAMPTON, 1997 DIANA [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/brockhampton-1997-diana-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON follows up “1999 WILDFIRE” and “1998 TRUMAN,” with their third single of 2018, “1997 DIANA.”
The Chainsmokers, ‘Side Effects’ | Track Review
![The Chainsmokers, Side Effects [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-chainsmokers-side-effects-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning dance/pop production duo The Chainsmokers return with a new single, “Side Effects,” featuring frequent collaborator, Emily Warren.
Faith Evans, ‘A Minute’ | Track Review
![Faith Evans, A Minute [Photo Credit: Prolific Music Group & Danger Zone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/faith-evans-a-minute-prolific-music-group-danger-zone.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Veteran R&B artist Faith Evans enlists new hubby and singer Stevie J on her romantic new single, “A Minute.” It’s imperfect, but respectable.
YG, ‘Handgun’ | Track Review
![YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/yg-stay-dangerous-def-jam.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
YG taps A$AP Rocky for “Handgun,” the third advance from his third studio LP, ‘Stay Dangerous.’ While relatively catchy, the record is a bit underwhelming.
Jordan Smith, ‘Feel Good’ | Track Review
![Jordan Smith, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/jordan-smith-only-love-republic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith makes a short, but sweet, energetic and spirited return with his uplifting single, “Feel Good.”
RL Grime, ‘Light Me Up’ | Track Review
![RL Grime, NOVA [Photo Credit: WeDidIt]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rl-grime-nova-wedidit.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Miguel and Julia Michaels appear on “Light Me Up,” one of the bright spots from ‘NOVA,’ the sophomore LP from electronic producer RL Grime.
Jason Mraz, ‘More Than Friends’ | Track Review
![Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jason-mraz-know-atlantic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Jason Mraz taps Grammy-winner Meghan Trainor for the romantic “More Than Friends,” the fourth advance single from ‘Know.’
Charli XCX, ‘Girls Night Out’ | Track Review
![Charli XCX, Girls Night Out [Photo Credit: Atlantic UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/charli-xcx-girls-night-out-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Charli XCX brings the 80s vibes on her enjoyable and spirited ‘girl anthem’, “Girls Night Out.” It’s cliché, but ultimately, worthwhile.
Mac Miller, What’s the Use? | Track Review 🎵
![Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mac-miller-swimming-warner-bros.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Mac Miller showcases incredible authenticity on the personal, groovy, and soulful, “What’s the Use?”, the 2nd official single from ‘Swimming.’
Alec Benjamin, ‘If We Have Each Other’ | Track Review
![Alec Benjamin, If We Have Each Other [Photo Credit: ℗© 2018]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alec-benjamin-if-we-have-each-other.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Arizona singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin ‘gives you those feels’ on his sincere, thoughtful single, “If We Have Each Other.”