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.
British singer/songwriter Barbarossa shines on his single, “Make it Through,” which tackles the process of overcoming life’s hurdles.
![Freak Heat Waves, "Nothing Lasts Forever" from Zap the Planet [Photo Credit: Freak Heat Waves]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fhw_12in_jacket_layout-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Canadian duo Freak Heat Waves deliver quite the vibe on “Nothing Lasts Forever,” a single from their 2020 LP, Zap the Planet.
![Nick Deutsch, "Monsters" [Photo Credit: Nick Deutsch]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nick-deutsch-monsters-nick-deutsch-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Nick Deutsch delivers a moving, powerful record in “Monsters,” speaking about ‘monsters’ shouldn’t thwart love.
![Peter Drucker, "Concrete" [Photo Credit: Peter Drucker]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/peter-drucker-concrete-peter-drucker-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Peter Drucker impresses on single “Concrete” with his expressive vocals, compelling songwriting, and colorful production.
![Beyoncé, "Back Parade" [Photo Credits: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/beyonce-black-parade-columbia-1.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Beyoncé celebrates and embraces unapologetic blackness on her ear catching, Juneteenth 2020 released single, “Black Parade.”
![Alicia Keys, "Perfect Way to Die" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/alicia-keys-perfect-way-to-die-photo-credit-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”
![MORGENSHTERN & Eldzhey, “Cadillac” [Photo Credit: Zhara Distribution]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/morgenshtern-eldzhey-cadillac-zhara-distribution-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Russian rappers MORGENSHTERN and Eldzhey bring cockiness, confidence, and ample drip to their banger, “Cadillac.”
![6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, "TROLLZ" [Photo Credits: 6ix9ine / Create Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/6ix9ine-nicki-minaj-trollz-create-music-group-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Controversial, ultra-polarizing rapper 6ix9ine teams up with Nicki Minaj once again for an unapologetic banger, “TROLLZ.”
![Ashley Singh [Photo Credit: Ashley Singh]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ashley-singh-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Indie pop has just opened its door to the fabulous new release from Ashley Singh. ’17’ is a track with heaps of charisma and a sharp melody.
![Shamir, "On My Own" [Photo Credit: Shamir]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shamir-on-my-own-shamir-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On “On My Own,” Shamir delivers a compelling rock anthem where he expresses being sufficient being on his own, sans love, post-breakup.
![Pop Smoke, "Make It Rain" (Ft. Rowdy Rebel) [Photo Credits: Victor Victor / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pop-smoke-make-it-rain-republic-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Deceased rapper Pop Smoke is unapologetic and tough AF on “Make it Rain,” the promo single from his forthcoming, posthumous debut album.
![Leon Bridges, "Sweeter" (Ft. Terrace Martin) [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leon-bridges-sweeter-columbia-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Leon Bridges brilliantly captures his thoughts about race & racial injustice through the beautiful single, “Sweeter,” Ft. Terrace Martin.