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Track Review: FLO & Missy Elliott, ‘Fly Girl’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: FLO & Missy Elliott, ‘Fly Girl’

FLO continue their ascent with their latest new single, the Missy Elliott-approved “Fly Girl.”

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Track Review: Victoria Monét & Lucky Daye, ‘Smoke’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Victoria Monét & Lucky Daye, ‘Smoke’

Victoria Monét (finally) launches the Jaguar II with some help from Lucky Daye.

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Track Review: Doechii & Kodak Black, ‘What It Is’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Doechii & Kodak Black, ‘What It Is’

Doechii, TDE’s newest star, links with controversial collaborator Kodak Black for 2023 Song of the Summer contender “What It Is.”

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Track Review: Ed Sheeran, ‘Eyes Closed’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Ed Sheeran, ‘Eyes Closed’

Ed Sheeran launches his forthcoming - (Subtract) album with beautiful new single “Eyes Closed.”

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Track Review: Lola Brooke, Latto & Yung Miami, ‘Don’t Play With It (Remix)’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Lola Brooke, Latto & Yung Miami, ‘Don’t Play With It (Remix)’

Rising Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke taps Latto and Yung Miami for a fiery remix of her breakout hit “Don’t Play With It.”

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Track Review: Tori Kelly, ‘Missin U’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Tori Kelly, ‘Missin U’

Tori Kelly returns to mainstream pop with bustling new single “Missin U.”

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Track Review: Usher, ‘Glu’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/28/23

Track Review: Usher, ‘Glu’

The current King of Vegas returns with his first solo single in nearly three years.

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Track Review: Nicki Minaj, ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/8/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/8/23

Track Review: Nicki Minaj, ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’

Nicki Minaj returns with her first solo offering of 2023.

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Track Review: j-hope & J. Cole, ‘On the Street’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/8/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 3/8/23

Track Review: j-hope & J. Cole, ‘On the Street’

J-Hope of BTS joins forces with J. Cole for a heartfelt lo-fi rumination on charting new paths in their respective careers.

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Track Review: The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, “Die For You”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/27/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/27/23

Track Review: The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, “Die For You”

The Weeknd & Ariana Grande score a fourth slam dunk with this updated version of his 2016 track.

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Track Review: Chlöe & Chris Brown, “How Does It Feel”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/27/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/27/23

Track Review: Chlöe & Chris Brown, “How Does It Feel”

Chlöe & Chris Brown’s controversial duet gets stunted by Hitmaka’s lazy production.

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Track Review: Latto & Lu Kala, “Lottery”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23

Track Review: Latto & Lu Kala, “Lottery”

Latto and Lu Kala join forces for a lightweight “Big Energy” sequel.

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Track Review: Niall Horan, “Heaven”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23

Track Review: Niall Horan, “Heaven”

Niall Horan marks his grand return with “Heaven,” the lead single from his forthcoming third studio album.

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Track Review: Janelle Monáe, “Float”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 2/24/23

Track Review: Janelle Monáe, “Float”

Janelle Monáe marks her return to music with the triumphant “Float.”

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Track Review: Chlöe, “Pray It Away”
Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/31/23 Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/31/23

Track Review: Chlöe, “Pray It Away”

Chlöe formally previews her debut album with the gospel-inflected “Pray It Away.”

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Track Review: Zara Larsson, “Can’t Tame Her”
Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/31/23 Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/31/23

Track Review: Zara Larsson, “Can’t Tame Her”

Zara Larsson returns with the lead single from her forthcoming fourth studio album.

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Track Review: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/13/23 Track Reviews, Music Kyle Denis 1/13/23

Track Review: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”

On the lead single from ‘Endless Summer Vacation,’ Miley blends the bluesy whimsy of Fleetwood Mac with the defiant disco-pop of Kylie Minogue for a song that can’t quite escape how safe it feels.

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Track Review: Rihanna, ‘Lift Me Up’
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22

Track Review: Rihanna, ‘Lift Me Up’

Although we’ve heard Rihanna’s musical voice multiple times since ‘ANTI’ dominated the world in 2016, it truly is beautiful to hear unaccompanied on an original song once more.

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Track Review: SZA, “Shirt”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22

Track Review: SZA, “Shirt”

Written alongside Rodney Jerkins and Freaky Rob, “Shirt” finds SZA in a space far removed from the “Good Days” she sang about a year ago.

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Track Review: Chlöe & Latto, "For The Night”
Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22 Music, Track Reviews Kyle Denis 10/28/22

Track Review: Chlöe & Latto, "For The Night”

Chlöe has finally delivered a single that showcases her viability as a pop star without sacrificing what makes her so arresting as a vocalist and performer.

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