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Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, ‘Best Friend’s Ass’ | Track Review

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike tap Paris Hilton for a totally entertaining, novel, and attitude-laden single, “Best Friend’s A$$.”

Mustard, 100 Bands | Track Review

Enlisting a star-studded cast comprised of Quavo, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and YG, Mustard assembled a respectable, if predictable rap banger with “100 Bands.”

James Arthur, Falling like the Stars | Track Review

Released in advance of a highly-anticipated new album, British pop standout James Arthur delivers a mature, well-rounded single with “Falling like the Stars.”

11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play | Playlist 🎧

“11 Songs Where It’s All Work and No Play” features music courtesy of Alex Aiono, Chance the Rapper, Hozier, MGMT, and Rihanna.

Smokepurpp, Walk on Water | Track Review

Smokepurpp continues his overconfident, shallow ways on the brief, trap banger, “Walk on Water,” which appears as the ninth track from ‘Lost Planet 2.0.’

Bastille, Joy | Track Review

British alternative darlings Bastille are indeed ‘joyful’ on “Joy,” the third single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Doom Days.’

Luke Combs, Beer Never Broke My Heart | Track Review

Grammy-nominated country musician Luke Combs shines on his first brand-new single of 2019, the beer-loving “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

Madonna, Crave | Track Review

Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’

Ciara, Beauty Marks | Album Review

After releasing six major label albums, R&B standout Ciara releases her seventh album, Beauty Marks independently with so-so results.

Mary J. Blige, Thriving | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige keeps on rolling out quality music with her latest, confident single, “Thriving,” featuring Nas.