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.
![Jacob Sartorius, Up with It [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jacob-sartorius-up-with-it-rca-group.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Heâs definitely NOT there yet, but to his credit, rising teen-pop artist Jacob Sartorius shows improvement on âUp with It,â his first single of 2018.Â
![KYLE, Light of Mine [đ·: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kyle-light-of-mine-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In final preparation for his debut album âLight of Mine,â KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single âIkuyo,â featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.
![Bastille, Quarter Past Midnight [Photo Credit: Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bastille-quarter-past-midnight-virgin.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
British alternative band Bastille, led by the ever-compelling Dan Smith, returns with âQuarter Past Midnight,â their first new single of 2018.
![Christina Aguilera, Liberation [đ·: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/christina-aguilera-liberation-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Pop icon Christina Aguilera returns emotionally and powerfully with âTwice,â the second single from her highly-anticipated comeback album, âLiberation.â
![Years & Years, Palo Santo [đ·: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/years-years-palo-santo-polydor.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
British electro-pop collective Years & Years continue to shine on âIf Youâre Over Me,â the second single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, âPalo Santo.â
![Meghan Trainor, Let you Be Right [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/meghan-trainor-let-you-be-right-epic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with âLet You Be Right,â her second single released in 2018.
![Alice in Chains, The One You Know [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/alice-in-chains-the-one-you-know-bmg-rights-management.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Iconic grunge/hard-rock band Alice in Chains makes an impressive comeback after a five-year hiatus with a menacing, rocking new single, âThe One You Know.â
![Guns N' Roses, Appetite for Destruction [Photo Credit: Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction-geffen.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In preparation for the expanded edition of their classic rock album âAppetite for Destruction,â Guns Nâ Roses releases a previously unreleased studio recording, âShadow of Your Love.â
![Gallant, Doesn't Matter [Photo Credit: Mind of a Genius / Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gallant-doesnt-matter-warner-bros.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Following âGentleman,â Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Gallant returns with his second single of 2018, âDoesnât Matter.âÂ
![YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability [Photo Credit: Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yungblud-21st-century-liability-geffen.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Up-and-coming 20-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD impresses on his rebellious, wild single, â21st Century Liability.â
![Marshmello x Juicy J, You Can Cry [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/marshmello-juicy-j-you-can-cry-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising DJ/producer Marshmello pairs up with veteran Memphis, TN rapper Juicy for a brand-new single, âCry,â featuring the falsetto of British X Factor winner, James Arthur.Â
![Cheat Codes, Balenciaga [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cheat-codes-balenciaga-300-entertainment.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising Los Angeles, California DJ trio Cheat Codes continue to impress on their âboujee, luxuriousâ new single, âBalenciaga.â