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.
The ever-prolific, southern rapper Gucci Mane, assisted by two of three Migos and Lil Yachty, drops a brief banger with “Solitaire.”
Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood continue to deliver honest and reflective lyrics on “Nervous,” the second promo single from their self-titled, third studio album.
Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats releases “Coolin’ Out,” the third and final single issued in advance of their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’
Slim Jxmmi, the most rap-oriented half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, drops his solo single, the confident, hard-nosed banger, “Brxnks Truck.”
Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”
XXXTENTACION drops a brief single “Changes,” a minimal, but beautiful record that finds him reflectively singing.
Former American Idol Contestant, 21-year old Eben Franckewitz (EBEN), drops a compelling, fun single with “Lambo.”
Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “No Excuses,” her first single since the release of her sophomore album, ‘Thank You.’
Remaining ubiquitous, rising rapper Smokepurpp, alongside Murda Beatz, drops his ‘umpteenth’ new single, “123.” To his credit, he shows some improvement.
Rae Sremmurd, with an assist of veteran Memphis rapper Juicy J, drop a sick banger with “Powerglide,” a promo single from their forthcoming album.
Spanish DJ Danny Avila and British boy band The Vamps, assisted by Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly, deliver an energetic dance/pop joint with “Too Good to Be True.”