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The Chart Scoop | DJ Khaled Edges Imagine Dragons for No. 1

DJ Khaled (‘Grateful’) edges Imagine Dragons (‘Evolve’) for the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.  “Despacito” continues to do work on the Billboard Hot 100.

25 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) 2.0 | The Musical Hype

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 25 best albums of 2017 (so far).

TLC, TLC | Album Review

TLC returns with its fifth and final self-titled studio album. Left Eye is certainly missed, but T-Boz and Chilli assemble an enjoyable effort nonetheless.

Arcade Fire, ‘Signs of Life’ | Track Review

Arcade Fire returns with another compelling promo single, “Signs of Life,” ahead of its highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Everything Now.’

A Most Gruesome Soundtrack to John Wayne Gacy | Playlist

John Wayne Gacy ranks among the most infamous serial killers ever.  Numerous musicians have written songs depicting his hellishness.

Russ, There’s Really a Wolf | Album Review 💿

Rapper and singer Russ delivers a promising debut album with ‘There’s Really a Wolf.’ Russ writes, produces, and engineers the album himself.

Music Shopping List | HAIM Has ‘Something to Tell You’

HAIM lays claim to the most notable release arriving on Friday, July 7, 2017: ‘Something to Tell You.’ Otherwise, things are quiet to kick off July 2017.

Future, ‘Pie’ | Track Review

Ubiquitous southern rapper Future taps Chris Brown for an enjoyable, if incredibly shallow, sexually-charged new single, “PIE.”

Rick Ross, Glory of War | Track Review 🎵

Rick Ross returns with a familiar sound and overall vibe on “Glory of War,” assisted by soul singer Anthony Hamilton. 

Adam Lambert, Two Fux | Track Review 🎵

Pop artist and American Idol alum Adam Lambert returns with a captivating, bluntly-titled, new single, ‘Two Fux.’