Ariana Grande, Imagine | Track Review
![Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ariana-grande-imagine-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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45 Best Albums of 2018 | Year in Review List
Albums courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Arctic Monkeys, Ghost, Father John Misty, and Pusha T round out the top-five of the 45 Best Albums of 2018.
101 Best Songs of 2018 | Playlist 🎧
Childish Gambino, Hozier, Drake, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the 100 Best Songs of 2018.
Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing | Album Review
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist Alessia Cara comes back strong on her sophomore album, ‘The Pains of Growing.’
ZAYN, ‘Rainberry’ | Track Review
![ZAYN, Icarus Falls [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/zayn-icarus-falls-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the announcement of his sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ ZAYN drops his seventh advance single, “Rainberry,” which has its moments.
13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist
![13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Columbia, Roc Nation, Aftermath, 12Tone Music, OVO Sound, Warner Bros., Sub Pop, RCA, Capitol, Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-sure-to-make-you-smile.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather | Playlist
![13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Sony, Fueled by Ramen, Island, Virgin, White Room, Metal Blade]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-somewhat-related-to-the-weather.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather” features music courtesy of Cannibal Corpse, JMSN, Kali Uchis, Kane Brown, and Panic! At the Disco.
Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿
![Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/anderson-paak-oxnard-aftermath.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’
15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Def Jam, Republic, Prospect Park, Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15-songs-filled-with-hurt-pain.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Filled with Hurt & Pain features music courtesy of Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Five Finger Death Punch, Sofi Tukker, and Two Feet among others.
13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Asylum Worldwide, Atlantic, Black River Entertainment, Def Jam, Domino, EMI, GOOD, I Am Poppy, Interscope, Mad Decent, Pixabay, Polydor, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-filled-with-play-and-fun.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Filled with Play & Fun” features some truly awesome music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Joji, KYLE, and Poppy among others.
Normani, ‘Waves’ | Track Review
![Normani, Waves [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/normani-waves-keep-cool-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, “Waves.”
Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿
![Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mariah-carey-caution-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.