Halsey, Clementine | Track Review 🎵
Alt-pop standout Halsey brings enigma, poetry, and allure on “clementine,” the third advance single from her third studio album, MANIC.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreHalsey, Clementine | Track Review 🎵
Highly Suspect, Tokyo Ghoul | Track Review 🎵
![Highly Suspect, "Tokyo Ghoul" (Ft. Young Thug & Johnny Terrible): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/highly-suspect-tokyo-ghoul-300-entertainment-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1)
Highly Suspect returns with “Tokyo Ghoul,” a hip-hop-tinged third single from MCID, their long-awaited, highly anticipated third studio album.
MONSTA X, SOMEONE’S SOMEONE | Track Review 🎵
![MONSTA X, "SOMEONE'S SOMEONE": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/monsta-x-someones-someone-epic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
South Korean pop collective MONSTA X releases an appealing, innocent, and relatable, English exclusive single in “SOMEONE’S SOMEONE.”
Lauv, Sims | Track Review 🎵
![lauv, "Sims" from ~how i'm feeling~: The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: lauv / AWAL]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lauv-sims-lauv-awal-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Lauv announces the release date of his highly anticipated debut album, ~how I’m feeling~, and drops a short, but sweet single, “Sims.”
Charlie Puth, Cheating on You | Track Review 🎵
![Charlie Puth, "Cheating on You" [Photo Credit: Artist Partner Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/charlie-puth-cheating-on-you-artist-partner-group-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop musician Charlie Puth continues to ‘step up his game’ with his third single of 2019 (post-Voicenotes), “Cheating on You.”
Gucci Mane, Big Booty | Track Review 🎵
![Gucci Mane, "Big Booty" (Ft. Megan Thee Stallion) : The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gucci-mane-big-booty-atlantic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ever prolific, Southern rapper Gucci Mane, enlists breakout female rapper Megan Thee Stallion for the entertaining bum anthem, “Big Booty.”
Camila Cabello, Cry for Me | Track Review 🎵
![Camila Cabello, "Cry for Me": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/camila-cabello-cry-for-me-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop sensation Camila Cabello brings a bit more edge to “Cry for Me,” her entertaining (if heartbroken), fourth single of 2019.
Niall Horan, Nice to Meet Ya | Track Review 🎵
![Niall Horan, "Nice to Meet Ya": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/niall-horan-nice-to-meet-ya-capitol-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Irish pop artist Niall Horan returns with his first single, post-Flicker, “Nice to Meet Ya.” While he increases the fun, he could take things even further.
Carlos Vara, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down? | Album Review 💿
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After dropping some dynamic singles, up and coming LGBTQ pop musician Carlos Vara shines on his debut EP, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down.
Myylo, Sad Boys | Track Review 🎵
![Myylo, "Sad Boys" : The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Myylo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/myylo-sad-boys-myylo-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Talented LGBTQ pop singer/songwriter Myylo highlights the often-neglected topic of male sadness on his thoughtful, must-hear single, “Sad Boys.”
Doja Cat, Bottom Bitch | Track Review 🎵
![Doja Cat, "Bottom Bitch" : The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credits: Kemosabe / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/doja-cat-bottom-bitch-rca-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The always risqué, unapologetic rapper/singer Doja Cat delivers an entertaining, surefire blast with her blink-182 sampling gem, “Bottom Bitch.”
Dan + Shay, 10,000 Hours | Track Review 🎵
![Dan + Shay, "10,000 Hours": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credits: Warner Music Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dan-shay-10000-hours-warner-music-nashville-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay enlist Grammy-winning pop star Justin Bieber for a simple, but incredibly thoughtful country pop single, “10,000 Hours.”
Travis Scott, Highest in the Room | Track Review 🎵
![Travis Scott, "Highest in the Room": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/travis-scott-highest-in-the-room-epic-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott returns with the vibe-filled “Highest in the Room,” which seems to reference his ended relationship with Kylie Jenner.
11 Utterly Fantastic Songs About Saturday | Playlist 🎧
![11 Utterly Fantastic Songs About Saturday [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/11-utterly-fantastic-songs-about-saturday-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Utterly Fantastic Songs About Saturday” features music courtesy of 2 Chainz, Khalid, Panic! At the Disco, Sam Fender, and Taron Egerton.
Brittany Howard, Jaime | Album Review 💿
![Brittany Howard, Jaime: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Brittany Howard / ATO]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/brittany-howard-jaime-ato-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brittany Howard, best known as the front woman of Alabama Shakes, impresses on her eclectic, reflective debut solo album, JAIME.
Diplo & Jonas Brothers, Lonely | Track Review 🎵
![Diplo & Jonas Brothers, "Lonely": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/diplo-jonas-brothers-lonely-columbia-tmh-track-review.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning producer Diplo enlists pop collective Jonas Brothers for the incredibly short but pleasant pop/dance single, “Lonely.”
Quadeca & Moxas, Schoenberg | Track Review 🎵
![Quadeca & Moxas, "Schoenberg": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Quadeca]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/quadeca-moxas-schoenberg-quadeca-tmh-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rappers Quadeca and Moxas, sample a famous, expressionistic Arnold Schoenberg piece for the short, but sweet banger, “Schoenberg.”
17 Songs Characterized by Their Place | Playlist 🎧
![17 SONGS CHARACTERIZED BY THEIR PLACE [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/17-songs-characterized-by-their-place-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“17 Songs Characterized by Their Place” features songs courtesy of Jeezy, Lana Del Rey, Raphael Saadiq, Taylor Swift, and Thomas Rhett among others.
Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee | Album Analysis 💿
![Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/raphael-saadiq-jimmy-lee-columbia-tmh-lp-review-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After penning a review for The Urban Music Scene, Brent Faulkner provides deeper analysis into JIMMY LEE, the superb fifth studio album by Raphael Saadiq.
11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in September 2019 | Playlist 🎧
![“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in September 2019” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, ATO, Brittany Howard, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Def Jam, Interscope, Leon Else, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Polydor, Roadrunner, Tool Dissectional L.L.C., Volcano Entertainment II L.L.C.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/11-awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-in-september-2019.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in September 2019” features songs by Brittany Howard, Melanie Martinez, Raphael Saadiq & Sam Fender.
11 Intriguing Songs That are Totally Hollywood | Playlist 🎧
![11 Intriguing Songs That are Totally Hollywood [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/11-intriguing-songs-that-are-totally-hollywood-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Intriguing Songs That are Totally Hollywood” features songs courtesy of Jenny Lewis, Lewis Capaldi, Machine Gun Kelly, Post Malone, and Yelawolf.
11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations | Playlist 🎧
![11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/11-fascinating-songs-that-reference-various-occupations.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations” features songs courtesy of Ciara, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey, Melanie Martinez, and Rick Ross.
Lauv, Feelings | Track Review 🎵
![Lauv, "Feelings": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Lauv]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lauv-feelings-lauv-tmh-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Lauv returns totally ‘in his feelings’ on another enjoyable, well-rounded, and relatable love-centric single, “Feelings.”
13 Totally B!+chin’ Songs | Playlist 🎧
![“13 Totally Bitchin’ Songs” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bhad Bhabie, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, D1 Entertainment, Darkroom, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS, LLC, Republic, Riser House Entertainment, Roc Nation, Universal, Warner Bros., Westbury Road Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/13-totally-bitchin-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Totally B!+chin’ Songs” features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Shordie Shordie.
11 Wickedly Thrilling Songs About Weapons | Playlist 🎧
![“11 Wickedly Thrilling Songs About Weapons” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Fearless, Geffen, Island, Mercury, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Polydor, Third Man, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/11-wickedly-thrilling-songs-about-weapons-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Wickedly Thrilling Songs About Weapons” features songs courtesy of Bruno Mars, Ice Nine Kills, Jack White, Maggie Rogers and Sam Fender.
Alicia Keys, Show Me Love | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Show Me Love": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/alicia-keys-show-me-love-rca-tmh-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alicia Keys returns with her second single of 2019, “Show Me Love,” enlisting fellow Grammy winner Miguel for the assist.
DaBaby, INTRO | Track Review 🎵
![DaBaby, "Intro": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dababy-intro-interscope-tmh-review.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Breakthrough rapper DaBaby shows off his compelling flow, potent rhymes, and a memorable hook over banging production on his enjoyable single, “INTRO.”