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.
![Niall Horan, "No Judgement" from HEARTBREAK WEATHER [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/niall-horan-heartbreak-weather-capitol.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Niall Horan delivers a respectable single with “No Judgement,” but he fails to be truly dynamic, exciting, or exhibit innovative spirit.
![Anne-Marie, "Birthday" [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/anne-marie-birthday-warner-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
No, “Birthday” won’t change your life, but Anne-Marie is certainly liberated and relatable on the tongue-n-cheek pop single.
![Nicki Minaj, "Yikes" [Photo Credits: Cash Money / Young Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nicki-minaj-yikes-cash-money-young-money-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Although she is retiring, Nicki Minaj delivers a ‘short, but sweet’ trap banger with “Yikes.” She’s not the least bit apologetic.
![5 Seconds of Summer, "No Shame" from CALM [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5-seconds-of-summer-calm-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer delivers a thought-provoking message on “No Shame,” the third advance single from CALM.
![Joji, "Run" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joji-run-88rising-12tonemusic-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Joji surprises with his first brand-new single of 2020, “Run,” which embraces an alternative sound, contrasting his previous music.
![Meek Mill, "Believe" (Ft. Justin Timberlake) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/meek-mill-believe-atlantic-1.jpeg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Meek Mill continues his hot start to 2020 with his second single, “Believe,” featuring Justin Timberlake.
![Justin Bieber, "Intentions" from CHANGES [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/justin-bieber-intentions-from-changes-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Justin Bieber enlists Quavo for “Intentions,” his 4th advance single from his highly anticipated comeback LP, Changes. The results are so-so.
![The Kid LAROI, "Diva" (Ft. Lil Tecca) [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-kid-laroi-diva-columbia-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
16-year-old Australian rapper The Kid LAROI enlists 17-year-old rapper Lil Tecca for the melodic banger, “Diva.”
![A$AP Ferg, "Value" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/asap-ferg-value-rca-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the relatively brief but potent “Value,” A$AP Ferg continues to do what he does best – flex hard like a boss and drop surefire bangers.
![Phony Ppl, Fkn Around [📷: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/phony-ppl-fkn-around.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Eclectic five-man band Phony Ppl returns with its first new single of 2020, the infectious “Fkn Around,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
![Lucky Daye, "Fade Away" (from The Photograph) [Photo Credit: Back Lot Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lucky-daye-fade-away-back-lot-music-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Lucky Daye drops an enjoyable, well-rounded single in “Fade Away,” from the film, The Photograph.
![Dua Lipa, "Physical" from Future Nostalgia [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dua-lipa-physical-from-future-nostalgia-warner.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa delivers a surefire bop in “Physical” that thrives off of fun and is ripe with sexual innuendo.