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    Miguel, Python [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Miguel, ‘Python’ | Track Review

    Despite being chocked-full of potential, uneven production lacking in finesse inhibits Miguel on his slithery new single, “Python.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Ella Mai, Trip [Photo Credits: 10 Summers / Interscope]
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    Ella Mai, ‘Trip’ | Track Review

    Rising urban contemporary artist Ella Mai follows up her brilliant, breakout single “Boo’d Up” with another surefire bop, “Trip.” Upward trajectory indeed.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    ZAYN, Too Much [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    ZAYN, ‘Too Much’ | Track Review

    Standout British urban-pop singer ZAYN enlists four-time Grammy-winning rapper/producer Timbaland for his fourth single of 2018, “Too Much.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Experience the Burn of These 11 Songs [Photo Credits: Capitol, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    Experience the ‘Burn’ of These 11 Songs | Playlist

    Playlist “Experience the ‘Burn of These 11 Songs,” features music courtesy of Dierks Bentley, Foo Fighters, G-Eazy, Ro James, and Sam Smith among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]
    Music

    Blood Orange, ‘Jewelry’ | Track Review

    Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), shines bright on “Jewelry,” the second advance single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    AGNEZ MO, Overdose [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    AGNEZ MO, ‘Overdose’ | Track Review

    Indonesian singer AGNEZ MO taps Grammy-winning American R&B singer Chris Brown for a truly enjoyable, sexy duet, “Overdose.”

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Blood Orange, Negro Swan [Photo Credit: Domino]
    Music

    Blood Orange, ‘Charcoal Baby’ | Track Review

    Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago
    Tinashe, Throw a Fit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review

    Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single.  While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 30, 2018 ago
    Mario, Drowning [Photo Credit: EMPIRE]
    Music

    Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review

    After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    9 Songs Focused on 'Want' [Photo Credits: Asthmatic Kitty, Atlantic, Big Machine, Capitol, Columbia, Motown, Quality Control, RCA, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    9 Songs Focused on ‘Want’ | Playlist

    Playlist “9 Songs Focused on ‘Want’” features songs courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, Taylor Swift, and Lil Yachty among others.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Ciara, Level Up [Photo Credit: Beauty Entertainment]
    Music

    Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

    Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
    Album 💿

    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago

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