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.
![The Isley Brothers, "Friends & Family" (Ft. Snoop Dogg) [📷: R. I. Top Ten LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/the-isley-brothers-friends-and-family-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Ron Isley and The Isley Brothers shine on their classy, feel-good, soulful comeback single, “Friends & Family” featuring Snoop Dogg.
![42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch, "4 Da Gang" [📷: CMG Enterprises II]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/42-dugg-roddy-ricch-4-da-gang-1-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of Single Notez 🎶 in 2021, we provide some quick thoughts on the single “4 Da Gang,” by 42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch.
![BTS, "Film Out" [📷: Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bts-film-out-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated K-Pop superstars BTS have another hit on their hands with their Japanese ballad, “Film Out.”
![Olivia Rodrigo, "deja vu" [📷: Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/olivia-rodrigo-deja-vu.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
“Déjà vu” may have big shoes to fill following “drivers license,” but Olivia Rodrigo serves up another legitimate hit all said and done.
![Ekelle, "I Need That" [📷: Motive Music Canada]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ekelle-i-need-that-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Multi-genre Toronto artist Ekelle brings the heat on “I Need That,” indeed the fiery, sexy banger we all need in 2021.
![Miesha & The Spanks, "Mixed Blood Girls" [📷: Miesha & The Spanks]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/miesha-and-the-spanks-mixed-blood-girls-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Calgary, AB rock collective Miesha and the Spanks shine on the personal, dynamic, and expressive single, “Mixed Blood Girls.”
George James: Sabi Pitt is on a mission to change the world, and he uses his talent as a platform to raise awareness for the worlds intricate problems.
George James: Ivan Makvel is the electro-funk maestro who delivers the goods with his new release ‘How You Make Me Feel’. Read the full review here.
Taylor Swift doesn’t miss a beat on “You All Over Me,” featuring Maren Morris, the second single from her Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
![BROCKHAMPTON, "Buzzcut" (Ft. Danny Brown) [📷: Question Everything, Inc / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/brockhampton-buzzcut-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
BROCKHAMPTON taps Danny Brown for “BUZZCUT,” the intriguing single from their 2021 LP, ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE.
![Demi Lovato, "Dancing With the Devil" [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/demi-lovato-dancing-with-the-devil-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Demi Lovato shines on “Dancing with the Devil,” the moving promo single from her 7th LP, Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over.
![Lil Nas X, "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lil-nas-x-montero-call-me-by-your-name-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Lil Nas X shocks the world with his bold new single, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name),” which explores and reflects upon sexuality.