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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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Usher, Bad Habits | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with a great addition to any love-themed playlist with the enjoyable and honest, “Bad Habits.”

Marshmello & Demi Lovato, OK Not to Be OK | Track Review 🎵

Marshmello taps Grammy-nominated pop singer Demi Lovato to share with the world that it’s “OK Not to Be OK.” Indeed!

T.I., Ring | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. enlists fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug for the relatively short but entertaining trap banger, “Ring.”

Alicia Keys, Love Looks Better | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Alicia Keys releases “Love Looks Better,” the seventh single (!) from her forthcoming studio album, ALICIA.

Ruel, as long as you care | Track Review 🎵

Aussie teen pop singer Ruel continues to showcase a voice far more mature beyond his years on his marvelous single, “as long as you care.”

Monica & Lil Baby, Trenches | Track Review 🎵

After an extended hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B artist Monica is back alongside Lil Baby on The Neptune’s produced single, “Trenches.”

Marshmello & 42 Dugg, Baggin’ | Track Review 🎵

Marshmello & rapper 42 Dugg join forces on the hard-nosed banger, “Baggin’” set to appear on the DJ’s forthcoming LP, Joytime IV.

Gus Dapperton, Medicine | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop musician Gus Dapperton shines on “Medicine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, Orca.

FINNEAS, What They’ll Say About Us | Track Review 🎵

FINNEAS sings beautifully and sounds sincere & incredibly thoughtful on the well-rounded single, “What They’ll Say About Us.”

Jawsh 685, Sweet N Sour | Track Review 🎵

New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 enlists American pop singer Lauv & American rapper Tyga for the assist on the late summer bop, “Sweet N Sour.”

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