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.
Ahead of his seventh studio album ‘Good Man,’ Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo drops one final advance single, “Summertime.”
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Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Programs.”
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The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’
Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B.
Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”
![Jake Shears, Jake Shears [📷: Freida Jean]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jake-shears-frieda-jean.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.
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Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw continues to be prolific in 2018, dropping single “Fake Chanel” featuring rappers A$AP Ferg and Creek Boyz.
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Rising English DJ Jonas Blue taps rising L.A.-based urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack for “Rise,” his second single of 2018.
Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’
Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West. “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ my enemies eat.” Sigh, beefs seem to fuel Drake – he is the “6 God” after all. Anyways, besides Read more
Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson.
Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’