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    Ne-Yo, Push Back © Motown
    Music

    Ne-Yo, ‘Push Back’ | Track Review

    Urban contemporary standout Ne-Yo enlists rising pop star Bebe Rexha and rising English rapper Stefflon Don for fun single, “Push Back.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    A$AP Rocky, Bad Company © RCA
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    A$AP Rocky, ‘Bad Company’ | Track Review

    A$AP Rocky returns with a new single, “Bad Company.” The New York rapper is assisted by Memphis rapper, BlacBoy JB.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    Bhad Bhabie, Gucci Flip Flops © B.H.A.D. Music
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    Bhad Bhabie, ‘Gucci Flip Flops’ | Track Review

    Bhad Bhabie, better known as the “cash me outside” girl from Dr. Phil, returns with a new single, “Gucci Flip Flops.”  Bad as ever, she’s assisted by Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    gnash, the broken hearts club © :): / Atlantic
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    Gnash, ‘the broken hearts club’ | Track Review

    Gnash, known for the hipster-relationship hit “I hate u, I love u,” returns with a heartbroken single, “the broken hearts club.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    Andra Day, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Andra Day, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ | Track Review

    Contemporary soul singer Andra Day masterfully covers and reinterprets the 1963 Billy Taylor classic “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” The single appears from the Tyler Perry film, ‘Acrimony.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Big Freedia, Rent © Asylum Worldwide
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    Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review

    New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Pineapple © Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Pineapple’ | Track Review

    Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, “Pineapple.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY © Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review

    Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Okra © Columbia
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

    Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Tori Kelly, Help Us to Love © Capitol
    Music

    Tori Kelly, ‘Help Us to Love’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, “Help Us to Love.” She enlists The HamilTones for the assist. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Sam Smith, Pray (Ft. Logic) © Capitol
    Music

    Sam Smith, ‘Pray (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning, British pop sensation Sam Smith taps Grammy-nominated, Maryland rapper Logic for a remix of his heartfelt single, “Pray.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    James Bay, Electric Light [📷: Republic]
    Music

    James Bay, ‘Us’ | Track Review

    Following the release of singles “Wild Love” and “Pink Lemonade,” Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Us,” the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago

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