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Rich Brian, Keith Ape & XXXTENTACION, Gospel | Track Review 🎵

Indonesian rapper Rich Chigga, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and Floridian rapper XXXTentacion drop a malicious, hellish sounding banger in “Gospel.”

Music Shopping List | Shakira Returns With ‘El Dorado’

In a quiet new music release week, Shakira and Lil Yachty are the biggest artists releasing new albums on Friday, May 26, 2017.

Katy Perry, Swish Swish | Track Review 🎵

Katy Perry continues to search for momentum leading into her 5th LP, Witness. Unfortunately, “Swish Swish,” Ft. Nicki Minaj, falls short.

Camila Cabello, Crying in the Club | Track Review

Ex Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello releases her debut solo single, “Crying in the Club.” While respectable, the single ultimately underwhelms.

Liam Payne, Strip That Down | Track Review 🎵

Liam Payne joins the One Direction solo movement with his sexy debut single, “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo of Migos.

Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Track Review 🎵

Chris Young showcases his sensual side on ‘Losing Sleep.’ Even so, the country star keeps it classy.

Selena Gomez, Bad Liar | Track Review 🎵

Selena Gomez returns with a polarizing new single, “Bad Liar.” It has both its flaws and its moments.

Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review 💿

Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, ‘After Laughter.’

Machine Gun Kelly, bloom | Album Review 💿

Machine Gun Kelly delivers an enjoyable third album with ‘bloom,’ balancing tougher rhymes and kinder, gentler pop-rapping.

The Chart Scoop | Logic Takes ‘Everybody’ to No. 1

Logic debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Everybody.’ Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber rise to no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Despacito.”