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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    G-Eazy, West Coast [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, West Coast | Track Review

    Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, assisted by rapper Blueface, despite turning up the flex action,  misses the mark on the brief “West Coast.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 7, 2019 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]
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    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿

    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.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

    YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous.  Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Kamaiyah, Addicted to Ballin' [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review

    Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    YG, Big Bank © Def Jam
    Music

    YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review

    YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 28, 2018 ago
    Music

    Aminé, ‘Campfire’ | Track Review

    Oregon rapper Aminé, known for viral hit “Caroline,” returns with his second post-Good for You single, “Campfire,” featuring Injury Reserve.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
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    Aminé, Good for You | Album Review

    Oregon rap newcomer Aminé shows potential on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Good for You.’ Nonetheless, ‘Good for You’ isn’t without flaw.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
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    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

    Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Music

    Kendrick Lamar, HUMBLE. | Track Review 🎵

    Kendrick Lamar electrifies with his humble new single, “HUMBLE.” Likely, “HUMBLE.” Serves as a promo single from his forthcoming studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2017 ago
    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
    Music

    Aminé, Caroline | Track Review 🎵

    Oregon rap newcomer Aminé delivers an irresistible, catchy single with “Caroline,” which serves as the promo single from his debut album, ‘Good For You.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope
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    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review 💿

    West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q delivers a dark and intriguing effort on his highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2016 ago
    The Game, Streets of Compton © Entertainment One
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    The Game Keeps It 100 on ‘Streets of Compton’

    On latest album ‘Streets of Compton,’ The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

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