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Reviews: The Musical Hype

Ah, welcome to the reviews on The Musical Hype! Albums, EPs, and songs [singles + tracks] of various styles are evaluated here – we don’t discriminate! All reviews are also available on the home page. Both album and song reviews are assigned a star rating on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = Masterpiece 🤩

4.5 out of 5 stars = Near Masterpiece 🤩

4 out of 5 stars = Excellent 😀

3.5 out of 5 stars = Very Good 😀

3 out of 5 stars = Average / Good 🙂 👌

2.5 out of 5 stars = Below Average… it’s giving sus  😏 😑 🫤

2 out of 5 stars = Mediocre 👎 😡

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD… 🤬


~ Album Reviews 💿 ~

Album reviews tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS 💎 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run > 1000 words.


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~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.


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Kodak Black, Before I Go | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Kodak Black drops a respectable trap banger with “Before I Go,” assisted by fellow rapper/singer Rod Wave.

Machine Gun Kelly, papercuts | Track Review 🎵

Machine Gun Kelly brings ample energy and keeps it punk with respectable success on “papercuts,” but lacks innovative spirit.

Sub Urban & Bella Porch, INFERNO | Track Review 🎵

“INFERNO” is a glorious, worthwhile, and ear-catching two-and-a-quarter minutes courtesy of Sub Urban and Bella Poarch.

Elton John & Dua Lipa, Cold Heart – PNAU Remix | Track Review 🎵

Elton John, Dua Lipa, and PNAU gives us the groovy dance-pop bop that we didn’t even know we needed with “Cold Heart – PNAU Remix.”

Anthony Hamilton, Love is The New Black | Track Review 🎵

Anthony Hamilton continues to a career-long flex on “Love is the New Black,” the soulful title track from his first album in five years.

Lizzo, Rumors | Track Review 🎵

Lizzo, assisted by Cardi B, shines on her first single of 2021, “Rumors.” Both ladies flip the bird to critics and haters and it’s awesome. 

The Mad Game, Funny | Track Review 🎵

George James: The Mad Game are a red-hot electronic combo whose latest single, 'Funny,' is quickly gaining popularity. Read the full review here.

Jack Harlow & Pooh Shiesty, SUVs (Black on Black) | Track Review 🎵

Louisville & Memphis – Jack Harlow & Pooh Shiesty – team up for a short but engaging, entertaining & enjoyable “SUVs (Black on Black).”

The Weeknd, Take My Breath | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd leaves us breathless on his energetic single, “Take My Breath.”

BIA, Whole Lotta Money (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Female rappers BIA and Nicki Minaj team up for the confident, entertaining, and unapologetic “Whole Lotta Money (Remix).”

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