~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives 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.

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype

Mary J. Blige, More Than A Lover | Song Review

Award-winning actress and R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige delivers a heaping dose of love on her dedicated Valentine’s Day single, “More Than A Lover.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

“Smoke” marks another smoking hot, R&B-infused pop bop from the smoking hot, incredibly talented, and multifaceted Al Calderon.

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Jamie Foxx, Somebody | Song Review

Decorated actor and singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx eats and leaves no crumbs on “Somebody” thanks to the relatable theme/lyrics, superb vocals & sublime production.

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review 🎵

When a band loses its frontman, the usual outcome is either a respectful disbandment or an ill-advised replacement. Ricky Barson chose a third, far braver path.

0 Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|19Feb 2619 Feb, 2026

Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

Lil Mabu returns with a so-so, melodic rap single in “sand in the turks.” It encompasses matters of the heart and an extremely expensive vacation.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

R&B singer-songwriter Baby Rose and Grammy-winning musician Leon Thomas are magical on their soulful, silky smooth duet, “Friends Again.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Feb 2618 Feb, 2026

The Red Clay Strays, If I Didn’t Know You | Song Review

South Alabama country rock band The Red Clay Strays delivers a gorgeous, moving, and utterly sincere record with “If I Didn’t Know You.”

0 Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Victoria Monét, Let Me | Song Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét continues to be consistent and engaging on her love-oriented single, “Let Me.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Feb 2617 Feb, 2026

Fcukers, Beatback | Song Review

Electronic band Fcukers (no, your eyes don’t deceive you) bring the heat on “Beatback,” a single and the opening track from their debut album, Ö.

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026

Spilata, The Cuntiest | Song Review

Spilata utterly slays and serves C U Next Tuesday with his bold, fearless, irresistibly delicious, and unapologetic jazz single, “The Cuntiest.”

0 LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Feb 2616 Feb, 2026