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.
Fueled by rap beef, Rich the Kid has a hit on his hands with the ‘shots-firing’ “Dead Friends,” purportedly aimed at Lil Uzi Vert.
Rising, 21-year-old Norwegian pop artist Sigrid shines on her ‘raw’ new single, “Raw.” Despite its title, the singer shows incredible control, showcasing her distinct vocal tone.
Ahead of ‘PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I.,’ standout a cappella group Pentatonix releases a third single, covering the Charlie Puth hit, “Attention”
![Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/kacey-musgraves-golden-hour-mca-nashville.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Kacey Musgraves continues to shine on the stylistically-ambiguous “High Horse,” the third promo single from her highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Golden Hour.’
Nebraska-bred duo Jack & Jack – Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky – express their infatuation for a girl who’s nothing short of a ‘dime’ on single, “I Don’t Know.”
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.’