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.
Alicia Keys latest single “Hallelujah” is respectable, but not the “second coming.” “Hallelujah” likely isn’t a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.
Continually rising Maryland rapper Logic ‘flexes hard’ on “Flexicution,” a record filled with braggadocio to the nth degree.
In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single “Crash,” but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.
No one will deny Shawn Mendes has “the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.
“In Common” continues to find R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys searching for her next big hit. Unfortunately, “In Common” probably isn’t it.
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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?
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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.
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Latest Panic! At The Disco single, “Hallelujah,” ranks among the deepest songs of the alternative band’s decade-long career.