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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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88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review

Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’

Mason Ramsey, Famous (EP) | Album Review

After becoming a viral sensation as the Wal-Mart yodeling kid, 11-year old country artist Mason Ramsey releases his major-label debut EP, ‘Famous.’

Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, 'Pain & Pleasure.'

Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’

Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

~ 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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DaBaby, WONDER WOMAN | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby brings little to nothing new to the table on his sub-two-minute single, “WONDER WOMAN.”

Ben Platt, Andrew | Song Review 🎵

On “Andrew,” pop singer/songwriter Ben Platt delivers an authentic, honest, and thoughtfully penned song, released in advance of his third LP, Honeymind.

Meghan Trainor & T-Pain, Been Like This | Song Review 🎵

Meghan Trainor enlists fellow Grammy winner, T-Pain, for the silly but irresistible and infectious, “Been Like This,” the lead single from her sixth LP, Timeless.

Sexyy Red, Get It Sexyy | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Sexyy Red, who is excels at staying true to self, delivers a short, stupid, but highly entertaining rap banger with “Get It Sexyy.”

Don Toliver, Deep in the Water | Song Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a surefire vibe with his enigmatic, reflective, and enjoyable single, “Deep in the Water.”

ZAYN, What I Am | Song Review 🎵

ZAYN serves up a change of pace on “What I Am,” the gorgeous, reflective promo single from his fourth studio LP, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS.

Vampire Weekend, Classical | Song Review 🎵

Vampire Weekend ‘knocks it out of the park’ with the ambitious “Classical,” the third single from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

Cardi B, Enough (Miami) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B brings mad confidence and energy on her second single of 2024, “Enough (Miami).”

North Ship, How Like You This? | Track Review 🎵

George James: "How Like You This?", the latest deliver by North Ship, is an indie track that defies convention.

Matt Champion & JENNIE, Slow Motion | Song Review 🎵

Matt Champion and JENNIE showcase superb musical chemistry on “Slow Motion,” an advance single from Champion’s debut LP, Mika’s Laundry.

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