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    “13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Big Machine, Boominati, Cash Money, Def Jam, DGC, Epic, G.O.O.D., Make Noise, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Sony]
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    13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing | Playlist 🎧

    “13 Songs That’ll Make You Stop What You’re Doing” features music courtesy of Blueface, Miley Cyrus, Pistol Annies, Thomas Rhett, and YG.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 12, 2019 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk | Album Review

    ScHoolboy Q has his fair share of moments on his fifth studio album, ‘CrasH Talk,’ but the album comes off a bit disjointed compared to past efforts.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 29, 2019 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Ventura: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Aftermath / 12 Tone Music]
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    Anderson .Paak, Ventura | Album Review 💿

    After wowing on his third LP, ‘Oxnard,’ Grammy-winning musician Anderson .Paak continues to ‘get his shine on’ on his fourth LP, ‘Ventura.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 18, 2019 ago
    11 Rap Songs Fueled by Money [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Cash Money, Def Jam, Epic, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner Bros.]
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    11 Rap Songs Fueled by Money | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Rap Songs Fueled by Money” features money-centric songs courtesy of 2 Chainz, Cardi B, Lil Pump, Nicki Minaj, and Nipsey Hussle.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 12, 2019 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Numb Numb Juice [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    ScHoolboy Q, Numb Numb Juice | Track Review 🎵

    Following a three-year hiatus, unapologetic West Coast rapper ScHoolboy Q returns with the short, hard-nosed single, “Numb Numb Juice.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 18, 2019 ago
    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, 7 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]
    Music

    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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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

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