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.
![Eric Clapton, “This Has Gotta Stop” [📷: Brent Faulkner, EPC Enterprises, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/eric-clapton-this-has-gotta-stop-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Being objective is a tall task on the thought-provoking though polarizing single “This Has Gotta Stop” by legendary musician, Eric Clapton.
![Meek Mill, “Sharing Locations” (Ft. Lil Durk & Lil Baby) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Maybach Music Group, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/meek-mill-sharing-locations-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Although there’s star power on “Sharing Locations,” the collab between Meek Mill, Lil Durk & Lil Baby still leaves something to be desired.
![Kacey Musgraves, "Justified" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/kacey-musgraves-justified.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy winning country artist Kacey Musgraves makes an appealing return with “Justified,” the promo single from Star-Crossed.
![Iron Maiden, "Stratego" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sanctuary]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iron-maiden-stratego.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Iconic heavy metal/hard rock band Iron Maiden continues to compel on “Stratego,” the second single from their 17th LP, Senjutsu.
![Badflower, "Fukboi" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/badflower-fukboi.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Josh Katz and Badflower continue to impress on the explicitly titled “F*kboi,” the third advance single from This is How the World Ends.
![Badflower, "Don't Hate Me" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/badflower-dont-hate-me.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
L.A. alt-rock band Badflower don’t miss a beat on “Don’t Hate Me,” the second single from sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.
![Ed Sheeran, “Visiting Hours” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ed-sheeran-visiting-hours.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Ed Sheeran shines on “Visiting Hours” the second single from = (Equals) written in remembrance of late music exec, Michael Gudinski.
![Shawn Mendes & Tainy, “Summer of Love” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/shawn-mendes-tainy-summer-of-love-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes and producer Tainy make a fantastic team on their flavorful, sexy, summery single, “Summer of Love.”
![Tiësto & KAROL G, “Don’t Be Shy” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Musical Freedom, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tiesto-karol-g-dont-be-shy-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Colombian singer KAROL G and Dutch DJ/producer Tiësto make a formidable team on their brief, infectious dance single, “Don’t Be Shy.”
George James: Amanda Marie Wilkinson is back on the front foot with her new release, ‘Taking My Time’. Read the full review here on Musical Hype.
![Kodak Black, "Before I Go" [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/kodak-black-before-i-go-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rapper Kodak Black drops a respectable trap banger with “Before I Go,” assisted by fellow rapper/singer Rod Wave.
![Machine Gun Kelly, "papercuts" [📷: Bad Boy / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/machine-gun-kelly-papercuts-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Machine Gun Kelly brings ample energy and keeps it punk with respectable success on “papercuts,” but lacks innovative spirit.