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Niall Horan, No Judgement | Track Review 🎵

Niall Horan delivers a respectable single with “No Judgement,” but he fails to be truly dynamic, exciting, or exhibit innovative spirit.

Anne-Marie, Birthday | Track Review 🎵

No, “Birthday” won’t change your life, but Anne-Marie is certainly liberated and relatable on the tongue-n-cheek pop single.

Getting to Know… Maidon | Interview 🎤

For the 51st interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype gains some great insight from the London-based collective, Maidon.

Nicki Minaj, Yikes | Track Review 🎵

Although she is retiring, Nicki Minaj delivers a ‘short, but sweet’ trap banger with “Yikes.” She’s not the least bit apologetic.

5 Seconds of Summer, No Shame | Track Review 🎵

Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer delivers a thought-provoking message on “No Shame,” the third advance single from CALM.

Joji, Run | Track Review 🎵

Joji surprises with his first brand-new single of 2020, “Run,” which embraces an alternative sound, contrasting his previous music.

Meek Mill, Believe | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Meek Mill continues his hot start to 2020 with his second single, “Believe,” featuring Justin Timberlake.

Justin Bieber, Intentions | Track Review 🎵

Justin Bieber enlists Quavo for “Intentions,” his 4th advance single from his highly anticipated comeback LP, Changes. The results are so-so.

11 Interesting Songs Loosely Associated with the House | Playlist 🎧

“…Songs Loosely Associated with the House” features songs by Chance the Rapper, Miranda Lambert, Ryan Beatty, Robert Glasper & ROLE MODEL.

Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review 💿

Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral.  Even so, it could’ve benefited from some edits.