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Britney Spears, Make Me © RCA

Britney Spears, Make Me | Track Review

Britney Spears’ latest single “Make Me” is easily a cut above her previous single, the mediocre “Pretty Girls” featuring Iggy Azalea.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 15, 2016 ago

Shawn Mendes, Illuminate [📷 : Island]

Shawn Mendes, Ruin | Track Review

Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2016 ago

Fergie, Double Dutchess [📷: BMG Rights Management]

Fergie, M.I.L.F.$ | Track Review

It seems as if Fergie has been trying to ‘reclaim her status’ for a couple of years. “M.I.L.F.$” is the latest attempt at her comeback.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 2, 2016 ago

Chase Rice, Everybody We Know Does © Dack Janiels : Sony Nashville

Chase Rice, Everybody We Know Does | Track Review

Country singer/former Survivor finalist Chase Rice returns with a single from his forthcoming album, entitled “Everybody We Know Does.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 28, 2016 ago

Bastille, Good Grief - single © Virgin

Bastille, Good Grief | Track Review

The best way to characterize the new Bastille single, “Good Grief,” the first single from sophomore LP, Wild World? It’s infectious!

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago

Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]

Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review

Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on “Ugly,” a single from her upcoming LP, ‘The Definition of…’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2016 ago

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