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    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

    Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Martin Garrix & Loopers, Game Over © Epic
    Music

    Martin Garrix & LOOPERS, ‘Game Over’ | Track Review

    Dutch dance DJs Martin Garrix and LOOPERS join forces for one brief, but sick instrumental single, “Game Over.” Prepare to dance you keister off!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
    Music

    Bebe Rexha, ‘2 Souls on Fire’ | Track Review

    Bebe Rexha enlists the ubiquitous Quavo for “2 Souls on Fire,” an advanced single from her forthcoming, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 25, 2018 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, Close © Interscope
    Music

    Rae Sremmurd, ‘CLOSE’ | Track Review

    On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit.  Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

    After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Jack & Jack, Stay with Me © Island
    Music

    Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review

    Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.”  Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    50 Cent, Crazy © G-Unit
    Music

    50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

    ’00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Ghost, Prequelle [📷: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Ghost, ‘Rats’ | Track Review

    Swedish metal collective Ghost returns amped-up on “Rats,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Prequelle.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Bigger’ | Track Review

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Bigger” serves as the title track and promo single for their 2018 comeback album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, Somebody's Been Drinking © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘Somebody’s Been Drinkin’ | Track Review

    Red-haired Georgia country singer Cole Swindell drops an enjoyable, well-rounded, mid-tempo ballad with “Somebody’s Been Drinkin’.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

    Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

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