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.
Rising Afro-Dominican-American urban-pop artist Amara La Negra shines on her infectious single, “Insecure.” Judging by the quality, she has no reason to be the least bit insecure.
![Thirty Seconds to Mars, AMERICA [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/thirty-seconds-to-mars-america-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Jared Leto and Thirty Seconds to Mars release “One Track Mind,” the third advance single from their highly-anticipated 2018 album, ‘AMERICA.’ A$AP Rocky assists.
Rising Brooklyn rapper Young M.A returns with a new banger, “Praktice.” She remains fearless, unapologetic, and ‘tough as nails’ in her delivery.
![KYLE, Light of Mine [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kyle-light-of-mine-atlantic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Rising California rapper KYLE continues to make a case for himself on single “Playinwitme.” He’s assisted by Grammy-nominated R&B standout, Kehlani.
![Shawn Mendes, Shawn Mendes [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shawn-mendes-shawn-mendes-island.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Canadian pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes follows up his stunning single “In My Blood with a second impressive single of 2018, “Lost in Japan.”
Canadian pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes masterfully exhibits vulnerability, resolve, and soulfulness on his powerful new single, “In My Blood.”
Rising rapper Rich the Kid enlists fellow riser Trippie Redd for “Early Morning Trappin,” the third single from his debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’
Jason Aldean flaunts his rich, robust vocals on “Rearview Town,” the title track and second single from his forthcoming album.
![Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked [📷:: Fueled by Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/panic-at-the-disco-pray-for-the-wicked-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “Say Amen (Saturday Night).”
The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “(Fuck a) Silver Lining.”
Rising alternative collective New Jersey band Young Rising Sons, fronted by Andy Tongren, shows tremendous potential on single “Whiskey.”
Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam return ‘fired up’ on the brief but amped-up protest anthem, “Can’t Deny Me.” The spirit is appreciated, but song is imperfect.