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.
![Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/russ-zoo-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
After unveiling “The Flute Song,” producer, rapper, and singer Russ returns with the second single from his sophomore album ‘ZOO,’ “Serious.”
![Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible [Photo Credits: Epic, MJJ Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/michael-jackson-x-mark-ronson-diamonds-are-invincible-mjj-productions.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
While it might’ve sounded good on paper, and some ideas aren’t too shabby, “Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds are Invincible” is unfortunate.
![Kanye West, XTCY [Photo Credits: GOOD, Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kanye-west-xtcy-good-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Kanye West continues to struggle to find his footing on his previously unreleased single “XTCY.” While it’s been ‘freed,’ perhaps it shouldn’t have been.
![Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/twenty-one-pilots-trench-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning alternative duo Twenty One Pilots returns with “My Blood,” the fourth single from their highly-anticipated fifth album, ‘Trench.’
![Alec Benjamin, Death of a Hero [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/alec-benjamin-death-of-a-hero.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin delivers a tour de force with his authentic, superbly written single, “Death of a Hero.”
![Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz, Right Now [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nick-jonas-robin-schulz-right-now-island.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Pop artist Nick Jonas and German DJ/producer Robin Schulz make an awesome team on their danceable new single, “Right Now.”
![Noah Cyrus & Lil Xan, Live or Die [Photo Credit: Records, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/noah-cyrus-lil-xan-live-or-die-records-llc.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The relationship may be going on strong for Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan, but the same can’t be said about their uneven collaborative single, “Live or Die.”
![The Chainsmokers & NGHTMRE, Save Yourself [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/the-chainsmokers-save-yourself-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Despite being lifted by the colorful, dance production work, The Chainsmokers, alongside NGHTMRE, are on moderately successful on single, “Save Yourself.”
![Jason Derulo & David Guetta, Goodbye [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jason-derulo-david-guetta-goodbye-warner-bros.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Jason Derulo, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Willy William make a great team on their bright, optimistic collaborative single, “Goodbye.”
![Bring Me the Horizon, MANTRA [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bring-me-the-horizon-mantra-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
English rockers Bring Me the Horizon return with a well-rounded single, “MANTRA,” which serves as the promo single from their new LP, ‘Amo.’
![blackbear, the 1 [Photo Credit: Interscope / Alamo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/blackbear-the-1-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
R&B/pop singer/songwriter blackbear is lukewarm at best on his new, effects-laden, break-up single, “the 1.”
![Logic, The Return [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/logic-the-return-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Logic continues to flaunt his electrifying flow and unshakable confidence on his follow-up single to “One Day,” “The Return.”