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.
![Christina Aguilera, Liberation [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/christina-aguilera-liberation-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.
![Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/alessia-cara-growing-pains-def-jam.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.
![Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nicki-minaj-queen-cash-money.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.
![Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/troye-sivan-bloom-lp-capitol.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’
![Sabrina Carpenter, Almost Love [Photo Credit: Hollywood]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sabrina-carpenter-almost-love-hollywood.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”
![As I Lay Dying, My Own Grave [Photo Credit: As I Lay Dying]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/as-i-lay-dying-my-own-grave.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.
![Cheat Codes, Level 1 (EP) [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cheat-codes-level-1-300.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
L.A., Cali DJ/production trio Cheat Codes absolutely ‘kill it’, taking it ‘next level’ on their debut, six-song EP, ‘Level 1.’
![Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yellow-claw-new-blood-barong-family.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ “Public Enemy” pairs the Dutch duo with DJ Snake.
Interpol returns after a four-year hiatus with its sixth studio album, ‘Marauder.’ The dark, spirited “The Rover” serves as the set’s promo single.
![Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, The Light [Photo Credits: Def Jam / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jeremih-ty-dolla-sign-the-light-def-jam-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign start the summer off right with the groovy, if shallow sex record, “The Light.” It’s not deep, but it’s certainly lit.
![DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, Liberated [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dej-loaf-leon-bridges-liberated-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”
![Ruel, Ready (EP) [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ruel-ready-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’