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.
![Aloe Blacc, "Brooklyn in the Summer" [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aloe-blacc-brooklyn-in-the-summer-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
After a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Aloe Blacc returns with an enthusiastic, exuberant new single, “Brooklyn in the Summer.”
Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists.
![6 Dogs, "Off the Gas" [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/6-dogs-off-the-gas-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.
Tatted Florida country singer Michael Ray keeps things incredibly simple and care free on “Fan Girl,” a promo single for his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’
![Ruston KeRuston Kelly, Asshole (Demo) [📷 : Rounder]lly, Asshole (Demo) © Rounder](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ruston-kelly-asshole-demo-rounder.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Bold, unapologetic rising singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly drops a single fitting to his characterizations – the frank and honest “A**hole (Demo).”
![Confetti, "When I Grow Up" [📷: Confetti]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/confetti-when-i-grow-up-confetti.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Following awesome debut single “People Suck,” Rising pop band Confetti continues to build a name for themselves on their second single, “When I Grow Up.”
Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back. “Babe,” featuring Taylor Swift, serves as the second advance single for their 2018 comeback album, ‘Bigger.’
![Leon Bridges, Good Thing [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/leon-bridges-good-thing-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’
Dutch dance DJs Martin Garrix and LOOPERS join forces for one brief, but sick instrumental single, “Game Over.” Prepare to dance you keister off!
![Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bebe-rexha-expectations-warner-bros.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Bebe Rexha enlists the ubiquitous Quavo for “2 Souls on Fire,” an advanced single from her forthcoming, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Expectations.’
Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”
On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit. Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’