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 Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/the-hamilton-mixtape.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Aloe Blacc, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nas drop the dope “Wrote My Way Out,” a highlight from ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’
John Legend may not earn another no. 1 hit with single “I Know Better,” but he keeps traditional R&B on the ‘up and up.’
Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.
John Legend keeps soul alive and well on “Penthouse Floor,” the second single from his fifth studio album, Darkness and Light.
![The Weeknd, Starboy [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-weeknd-starboy-republic.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.
The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.
On retro-soul infused single “One Shot,” R&B musician Robin Thicke looks to get back on the good foot. Juicy J assists.
Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B returns with an alluring new single, “In My Dreams.”
Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”
Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.
Macklemore delivers an exceptional, socially-relevant track about the dangers of prescription drug use on ‘Drug Dealer,’ featuring Ariana DeBoo.
Pop duo Timeflies return with a romantic new single, “Gravity.” Clearly, the M.O. is “falling in love.”