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.
Charli XCX continues to build a compelling résumé with her newest single, “After the Afterparty.” She is assisted by up-and-coming rapper, Lil Yachty.
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Drake is fierce as ever on “Sneakin’,” another single from his upcoming project, ‘More Life’. He enlists up-and-coming rapper 21 Savage to assist.
Common flexes on another sound pre-release single from ‘Black America Again,’ “Home,” featuring underrated R&B standout Bilal.
Drake is on autopilot on the fiery ‘Two Birds, One Stone.’ He hangs up singing and pop raps in favor of hard-hitting, unapologetic rhymes.
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After two superb singles with “Cake by the Ocean” and “Body Moves,” DNCE is lukewarm at best on new single “Blown.”
“Let Me Explain” gives breakthrough Louisville rapper/singer Bryson Tiller another potential hit. It serves as the promo single for his upcoming LP.
Emeli Sandé shines on the second single from Long Live the Angels, “Garden,” featuring Jay Electronica and Àine Zion.
Common showcases immense grit on the hard-hitting “Pyramids,” among the crème de la crème from album, ‘Black America Again.’
Emeli Sandé shines on the third single from her sophomore album Long Live the Angels, ballad “Breathing Underwater.”
Alicia Keys continues to expand beyond her roots on “Holy War,” the second confirmed song from her upcoming album, ‘Here.’
Drake sounds tried-and-true on “Fake Love,” a single from his upcoming album, ‘More Life’ expected in December.
Rhyme after rhyme, Young M.A impresses with her flow on “Ooouuu.” It serves as a fantastic introduction, showcasing the utmost potential.