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 Chainsmokers drop another potential hit with “Something Just Like This,” assisted by alternative darlings, Coldplay.
Mary J. Blige uses a bad relationship as ‘fuel for the fire’ on “U + Me (Love Lesson),” a single from her upcoming divorce album.
![Linkin Park, One More Light [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/linkin-park-one-more-light-warner-bros.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Linkin Park returns with a new single, “Heavy,” featuring pop up-and-comer, Kiiara. At best, “Heavy” feels lukewarm.
Trey Songz hangs up his playa shoes on “Nobody Else But You,” a dearly devoted promo single from his seventh album, ‘Tremaine the Album.’
![Ed Sheeran, ÷ [📷: Atlantic]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ed-sheeran-divide-atlantic-1)
Ed Sheeran continues his unstoppable flex-fest on “How Would You Feel (Paean),” the thirdBritish singer-songwriter single from ÷.
Veteran alternative rock band Incubus makes a spirited return with unapologetically-titled single, “Nimble Bastard.”
Kygo and Selena Gomez make magic on electro-pop single, “It Ain’t Me.”
![Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-interscope.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.
Pop band Maroon 5 collaborates with southern rapper Future for frigid new single, “Cold,” which arrived Valentine’s Day, 2017.
Burgeoning teen R&B singer Khalid delivers a sensational single in “Location,” a relatable gem about young love.
Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”
![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 indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.