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.
Caleb De Casper outdoes himself on single “Good Boy,” an infectious, danceable gem about a fatal same-sex attraction.
“X Men,” the fourth single from ‘Teenage Emotions’ marks an improvement from newbie Lil Yachty, but still falls short of the glory.
Bleachers continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore album, Gone Now with its third single, “Everybody Lost Somebody.”
Indonesian rapper Rich Chigga, South Korean rapper Keith Ape, and Floridian rapper XXXTentacion drop a malicious, hellish sounding banger in “Gospel.”
![Katy Perry, Witness [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/katy-perry-witness.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Katy Perry continues to search for momentum leading into her 5th LP, Witness. Unfortunately, “Swish Swish,” Ft. Nicki Minaj, falls short.
Ex Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello releases her debut solo single, “Crying in the Club.” While respectable, the single ultimately underwhelms.
Liam Payne joins the One Direction solo movement with his sexy debut single, “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo of Migos.
Chris Young showcases his sensual side on ‘Losing Sleep.’ Even so, the country star keeps it classy.
Selena Gomez returns with a polarizing new single, “Bad Liar.” It has both its flaws and its moments.
Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Aye,” one of several singles that finds the “Trap Queen” rapper struggling to find his niche.
![Imagine Dragons, Evolve [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/imagine-dragons-evolve-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Imagine Dragons continue to build a compelling case for their third studio album, ‘Evolve,’ with their third single, “Whatever It Takes.”
![The National, Sleep Well Beast [📷: 4AD]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/the-national-sleep-well-beast-4ad.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The National returns with “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness,” the promo single for its seventh studio album, Sleep Well Beast.