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Pitbull & Stereotypes, ‘Jungle’ | Track Review

‘Mr. Worldwide,’ better known as Pitbull, assisted by Stereotypes, E-40, and Abraham Mateo, returns with a fun and groovy, if corny single, “Jungle.”

John Legend, ‘Woodstock’ | Track Review

Soulful R&B artist John Legend returns with a ripe, gorgeous rendition of “Woodstock,” a Joni Mitchell classic.

Sigrid, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Norwegian pop artist Sigrid continues to build her case as a pop artist who’s ‘got next’ on her enjoyable new single, “Strangers.”

Ty Dolla $ign & Future, ‘Darkside’ | Track Review

Ty Dolla $ign and Future combine forces, with the assist by Kiiara on “Darkside,” a promo single from soundtrack, ‘Bright: The Album.’

Ashanti, ‘Say Less’ | Track Review

Ashanti returns with attitude on her latest single “Say Less.” She enlists the ever-popular  Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Mustard on the boards.

The Chart Scoop | Sam Smith Enjoys ‘The Thrill of’ No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Sam Smith debuts robustly at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

Mad Innuendo, 2015 and Beyond | Playlist 🎧

Mad innuendo. Sex. 2015 and beyond. That’s about the size of this playlist, which finds artists showcasing their sexy sides… musically.

T-Pain, ‘Textin’ My Ex’ | Track Review

After a relatively quiet career in the ‘10s, T-Pain returns to his glory days on single “Textin’ My Ex.” He’s assisted by Tiffany Evans.

Owl City, ‘All My Friends’ | Track Review

Owl City falls way, WAY short on “All My Friends,” the quirky, schmaltzy promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Cinematic.’

Bastille, ‘World Gone Mad’ | Track Review

Dan Smith and Bastille returns with “World Gone Mad,” an intriguing promo single from ‘Bright: The Album’, the soundtrack to the Netflix film.