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.
Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Millionaire,” a Kevin Welch cover, serves as the promo single.
Sam Smith continues to ‘bring the goods’ on “Burning,” the third single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All.’
Massachusetts rap newcomer Token is ‘turned up to the nth degree’ on the infectious, confident banger, “Little Boy.”
MGMT, comprised of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, returns with a thrilling new single, “Little Dark Age,” following a 4-year hiatus.
R&B artist Joji drops a compelling, moody gem with “Will He,” the promo single from his debut EP, ‘In Tongues’ (November 3).
Jeezy returns in top-notch form with hard-hitting banger, “Cold Summer.” He’s assisted by Tee Grizzley.
For the third consecutive week, rapper, singer and songwriter Blackbear drops a new single. This week, it’s “Up in This,” featuring Tinashé.
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Chris Brown returns with the ‘umpteenth’ teaser track from his double album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ (October 31), “Everybody Knows.”
Selena Gomez and Marshmello join forces for single, “Wolves.” All in all, the collaboration yields enjoyable, positive results.
Up-and-coming rapper Famous Dex shines on “Pick It Up,” showcasing the utmost confidence and cockiness. He gets a grand assist by A$AP Rocky.
Following a 13-year hiatus, Maynard James Keenan and A Perfect Circle make a sensational comeback with dark, damned new single, “The Doomed.”
Rachel Platten saves the best for last. She drops her third single, “Collide” in advance of her second major label album, ‘Waves.’