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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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Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review

The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”

Omar Apollo, ‘Ignorin’ | Track Review

Rising ‘alternative’ artist Omar Apollo showcases his own distinct, unique style on the brief, but intriguing single, “Ignorin’” from his debut EP, ‘Stereo.’

Chelsea Collins, ‘Vendetta’ | Track Review

Prepare to put Chelsea Collins on your radar.  The 19-year old proves she’s the total artistic, musical package on “Vendetta,” her third single from 2018. 

YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review

YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’

Michael Ray, ‘Summer Water’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray returns with “Summer Water,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

R3HAB x Skytech, ‘What You Do’ | Track Review

Two proves to be better than one on instrumental EDM dance gem “What You Do,” a collaboration between DJs/producers R3HAB and Skytech.

Lauv, ‘Bracelet’ | Track Review

Gifted 23-year old Cali artist Lauv continues to build his case as the next big thing in pop/R&B with his latest, love-centric single, “Bracelet.”

Panic! At the Disco, High Hopes | Track Review 🎵

2 months after announcing PRAY FOR THE WICKED + releasing 2 singles, Panic! At the Disco returns with a 3rd single, “High Hopes.”

Steve Aoki, ‘Pretender’ | Track Review

Despite being an unlikely collaboration, Steve Aoki has a ‘bop’ on his hands with “Pretender” featuring AJR and Lil Yachty.

Tyler, the Creator, ‘435’ | Track Review

Though it’s incredibly short and sweet, Grammy-nominated rapper Tyler, the Creator proves he’s on ‘autopilot’ on single “435.”

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