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.
![AJ Mitchell, No Plans [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/aj-mitchell-no-plans-epic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On his latest single, “No Plans,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell is looking to enjoy his youth while it lasts, putting aside the cares of the world.
![Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ariana-grande-imagine-republic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”
![Robin Thicke, Testify [📷: Thicke Music / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/robin-thicke-testify-thicke-music-empire.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”
![HRVY, I Don't Think About You - Single [Photo Credit: Virgin EMI]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hrvy-i-dont-think-about-you-virgin-emi.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising British pop musician HRVY continues to ‘make a case for himself’ on the chill, easy-going ‘I miss my ex- anthem,’ “I Don’t Think About You.”
![Badflower, OK I'M SICK [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/badflower-ok-im-sick-big-machine.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
LA alternative band Badflower continues a massively successful promo campaign with “Heroin,” the third advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’
![Stephen Puth, Sexual Vibe [📷: Arista]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/stephen-puth-sexual-vibe-arista.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising pop musician Stephen Puth, the younger brother of Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth, introduces himself to the world with a “Sexual Vibe.”
![ZAYN, Icarus Falls [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/zayn-icarus-falls-rca-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Eight singles into his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ pop heartthrob ZAYN finds a much better, more engaging fit with ballad “Good Years.”
Gifted, rising 17-year old English pop musician Reuben Gray delivers an electrifying, ‘must-hear,’ debut single, “Till the Lights Go Out.”
![Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jay-rock-redemption-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
West Coast rapper Jay Rock enlists Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley for his tough, ‘trill’ new addendum to Redemption, “Shit Real.”
![Gucci Mane, BiPolar [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gucci-mane-bipolar-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Perhaps Gucci Mane, assisted by Quavo won’t change any lives with single “BiPolar,” but he definitely entertains on this banging flex-fest.
![Grimes, We Appreciate Power [Photo Credit: 4AD]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/grimes-we-appreciate-power-4ad.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The ever-distinct Canadian singer/songwriter Grimes returns with a ‘powerful’ new single, assisted by American singer HANA, “We Appreciate Power.”
![Kodak Black, Calling My Spirit [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/kodak-black-calling-my-spirit-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.