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.
![Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fantasia-the-definition-of.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on “Ugly,” a single from her upcoming LP, ‘The Definition of…’
A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”
During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What’s our verdict?
![Adele, 25 [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/adele-25-columbia.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”
Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it’s Drake, hands down!).
Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea misfire on single “Pretty Girls.” Some will think it’s “cute” while others will know it’s nothing more than a “Fancy” retread.
![Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [📷: Fueled By Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/panic-at-the-disco-death-of-a-bachelor-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Latest Panic! At The Disco single, “Hallelujah,” ranks among the deepest songs of the alternative band’s decade-long career.
![All Time Low, Dirty Work [📷 : Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/all-time-low-dirty-work.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
There is nothing profane about the birth of Christ. However, it’s hard to deny fun, All Time Low anti-Christmas song, “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass.”
Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with “A Couple of Forevers,” the promo single for her fourth studio album, ‘Better.’
![Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/whitney-houston-i-will-always-love-you-the-best-of-whitney-houston-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
R. Kelly joins the late Whitney Houston on a duet version of “I Look to You,” the promo single for compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’
Mariah Carey comes off as too selfless on her comeback single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross.
Lupe Fiasco delivers another intelligent and clever single with “Lamborghini Angels.” As always, his flow is solid, driving, and unfaltering.
