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.
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [đ·: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, âThe Pains of Growing,â on her 4th advanced single, âNot Today.â
![Restless Modern, Things for the Future [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-things-for-the-future-rm-reach.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Restless Modern continues his music ascent on âThings for the Future,â delivering thoughtful, relatable lyrics, balanced production, and honest vocals.
![Dylan Scott, Nothing to Do Town [Photo Credit: Curb]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dylan-scott-nothing-to-do-town-curb.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Country singer Dylan Scott delivers a respectable single in âNothing to Do Townâ that appeals to his base, though takes few risks to potentially crossover.Â
![Gucci Mane, I'm Not Goin' [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gucci-mane-im-not-goin-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Southern rapper Gucci Mane delivers one of his best bangers in some time on âIâm Not Goinââ featuring fellow southern rapper Kevin Gates.
![Rita Ora, Phoenix [đ· : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rita-ora-phoenix-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
British-Albanian pop artist Rita Ora shines on âVelvet Rope,â the seventh advanced single appearing on her long-awaited sophomore album, âPhoenix.â Â
![Hozier, Movement [Photo Credits: Rubyworks / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hozier-movement-rubyworks-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Following his brilliant âNina Called Power (EP),â Irish singer/songwriter Hozier impresses once more on his thrilling new single, âMovement.â
![Jay Warren, Felony Love [Photo Credit: BonFire]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jay-warren-felony-love-bonfire.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, âFelony Love.âÂ
![COIN, Cemetery [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/coin-cemetery-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a second alluring single from 2018 with âCemetery, â which also marks their second single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.
![Normani, Waves [Photo Credits: Keep Cool / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/normani-waves-keep-cool-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Continuing to build a name for herself, rising R&B singer Normani (Fifth Harmony) enlists 6LACK for the enjoyable, vibe-filled single, âWaves.â
![The Chainsmokers, Beach House [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-chainsmokers-beach-house-disruptor-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The Chainsmokers continue to be prolific dropping yet another new single in 2018, âBeach House,â named after the indie-pop duo.
![ZAYN, No Candle No Light [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/zayn-no-candle-no-light-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Pop singer ZAYN, who continues to be prolific in regards to releasing singles in 2018, enlists hip-hop standout for single âNo Candle No Light.â
![Restless Modern, Tell Me What You're Sad [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-tell-me-what-youre-sad-about-rm-reach.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising electronic/pop musician Restless Modern continues to showcase growth as a musician on vibe-laden, satirical gem, âTell Me What Youâre Sad About.â