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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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Rick Ross, ‘Florida Boy’ | Track Review

Prolific rapper Rick Ross enlists autotune-loving T-Pain and distinct-voiced rapper Kodak Black for hard-nosed banger “Florida Boy.”

The Weeknd, ‘Pray for Me’ | Track Review

Ahead of ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By,’ the third advance single, “Pray for Me,” was issued.  It comes courtesy of The Weeknd assisted by Kendrick Lamar.

Why Don’t We, ‘Trust Fund Baby’ | Track Review

Rising boy band Why Don’t We impresses with their slick, new single, “Trust Fund Baby.” “Trust Fund Baby” successfully blends pop, rap, and R&B.

Jennifer Lopez, ‘Us’ | Track Review

Jennifer Lopez returns with an enjoyable, danceable single “Us.” While it’s a solid record, “Us” doesn’t feel particularly ‘brand new’ or groundbreaking in the least.

Busta Rhymes, ‘Get It’ | Track Review

Veteran motor-mouthed Busta Rhymes makes a strong comeback on single "Get It," featuring Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland.

Iggy Azalea, ‘Savior’ | Track Review

Is "Savior," the new single by Iggy Azalea a 'savior' to her diminishing career? Maybe, maybe not, but the Quavo-assisted single is better than "Team" or "Mo Bounce."

CASHAE, ‘Pieces’ | Track Review

Miami-based production duo CASHÆ - Abomb and Joseph Michael - combines forces with rising ATL singer Cristina Quinones on infectious single, "Pieces."

Banamak, ‘Sayin Nothin’ | Track Review

Banamak (Conner Bloyd) returns charged-up on his aggressive, confident, and thrilling new single, “Sayin Nothin.”

Restless Modern, Haunted | Track Review

21-year old Chicago producer-singer-songwriter Restless Modern compels on “Haunted,” a single from his forthcoming debut EP.

Lord Huron, ‘Ancient Names, Pt. I’ | Track Review

Fresh off of newfound success thanks to “The Night We Met,” Lord Huron returns in strong, capable fashion on “Ancient Names, Pt. 1,” a promo single for their forthcoming album.

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