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    Cheat Codes x Danny Quest, NSFW © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Cheat Codes & Danny Quest, ‘NSFW’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Famous Dex, Japan © 300 Entertainment
    Music

    Famous Dex, ‘Japan’ | Track Review

    With the rap game saturated with much of the same, Famous Dex releases an enjoyable, though relatively indistinct single with “Japan.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Saviour’ | Track Review

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Saviour,” the final advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’ He’s assisted by First Aid Kit.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago
    Toni Braxton, Sex & Cigarettes © Def Jam
    Music

    Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

    Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

    Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    PRETTYMUCH, Healthy © Syco
    Music

    PRETTYMUCH, ‘Healthy’ | Track Review

    PRETTYMUCH continues to build its case a pop’s next big-time boy band with its ‘nutritious’ new single, “Healthy.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Charlie Puth, Voicenotes [📷: Atlantic / Artist Partner Group]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, ‘Done for Me’ | Track Review

    On “Done for Me,” the fourth single from his sophomore album ‘Voicenotes,’ Charlie Puth continues to show greater maturity as an artist.  He taps Kehlani for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Kygo, Kids in Love © Sony / Ultra
    Music

    Kygo, ‘Remind Me to Forget’ | Track Review

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo taps Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel for heartbreak, dance-pop single, “Remind Me to Forget.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 19, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Sanctify © Universal Music
    Music

    Years & Years, ‘Sanctify’ | Track Review

    British electro-pop band Years & Years, led by Olly Alexander, brilliantly fuse sexuality and spirituality on thrilling single, “Sanctify.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    The Neighbourhood © Columbia
    Album 💿

    The Neighbourhood, The Neighbourhood | Album Review

    Although it’s imperfect, The Neighbourhood deliver their best and most compelling album to date with their self-titled, third full-length.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 15, 2018 ago
    John Newman, Fire in Me © Island
    Music

    John Newman, ‘Fire in Me’ | Track Review

    British pop-soul standout John Newman makes a truly ‘fierce’ return with his new, soulful-pop single, “Fire in Me.”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    George Ezra, ‘Hold My Girl’ | Track Review

    Always consistent, singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Hold My Girl,” the fourth single released in advance of sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago

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