Reviews | The Musical Hype

The Musical Hype
- About The Musical Hype
- Reviews
  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
  - Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
- Playlists 🎧
  - Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
- Throwback Vibez
- Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
- Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
- Spicy Tunez
- Dazzling Duets
- Face Off
- More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
- Music Submissions
- Privacy Policy
Search for:

Lil Yachty, "Go Krazy, Go Stupid Freestyle": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music]

Lil Yachty, ‘Go Krazy, Go Stupid Freestyle’ | Track Review

Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty keeps it incredibly short on his freestyle, “Go Krazy, Go Stupid Freestyle.” Nothing game changing, it has its moments.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago

Music

Ellie Goulding, ‘Hate Me’ | Track Review

In preparation for her long-awaited new album, English pop star Ellie Goulding drops and enjoyable single, “Hate Me,” assisted by rapper Juice WRLD.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago

Music

Ed Sheeran, Beautiful People | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran taps Khalid for “Beautiful People,” the third single from his highly-anticipated LP ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago

Music

Clairo, ‘Closer to You’ | Track Review

After making a strong first impression with “Bags,” Clairo makes another great impression with “Closer to You,” the second single from ‘Immunity.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago

Music

Kygo & Whitney Houston, Higher Love | Track Review 🎵

Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo superbly remixes “Higher Love,” a previously unreleased 1991 Whitney Houston cover of a 1986 Steve Winwood cut.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago

Music

Marshmello, One Thing Right | Track Review

Marshmello, continuing to be ambitious, collaborates with country musician Kane Brown on single “One Thing Right” with respectable results.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

Music

Drake, The Best in the World Pack | Track Review

Drake remains prolific dropping single ‘The Best in the World Pack’ comprised of “Omertá” and “Money in the Grave,” featuring Rick Ross.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

Album 💿

Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, American rock icon Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Western Stars,’ easily his best album of the 2010s.

By the musical hype, 7 years ago

Music

Julian Daniel, Supernova | Track Review 🎵

Julian Daniel, a ‘dreamy bubble gum pink pop singer’ from Canada, showcases ample potential on “Supernova,” his ear-catching 2nd single of 2019.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago

Album 💿

Prince, Originals | Album Review 💿

The excellence and awesome musicianship of the iconic, late, great Prince Rogers Nelson continues to shine on the compilation, ‘Originals.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago

Album 💿

Lil Nas X, 7 (EP) | Album Review 💿

The ‘hard-to-categorize’ Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, ‘7’ which has its fair share of enjoyable moments, if ultimately, under-developed.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 25, 2019 ago

Album 💿

Kevin McHale, Boy (EP) | Album Review 💿

Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops an enjoyable, well-rounded effort with his five-song, debut EP, ‘Boy.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 24, 2019 ago