~ 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 β€˜puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (Β½ 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

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

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


J.M.Dee, Bittersweet Vacancy | Song Review 🎡

J.M.Dee has never been one to color inside the lines, and his latest offering, "Bittersweet Vacancy," proves he's doubling down on that philosophy.

GloRilla, Typa | Song Review 🎡

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla is aggressive regarding love on β€œTypa,” a single that prominently samples a beloved 2000s Keyshia Cole song.

Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review 🎡

After prejudging β€œScornful Woman,” I repent: Oliver Anthony Music delivers a song featuring epic vocals, thrilling music, and heartfelt, sincere songwriting.

Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous | Song Review 🎡

After a seven-year hiatus, Mariah Carey returns with a confident, entertaining, and well-rounded comeback single, β€œType Dangerous.”

Sabrina Carpenter, Manchild | Song Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter shows artistic growth with her entertaining, irresistible, and stylistically ambiguous single, β€œManchild.”

Lil Tecca, OWA OWA | Song Review 🎡

Gen-Z rapper Lil Tecca brings the vibes on the brief β€œOWA OWA,” which samples a 1979 one-hit wonder.

bbno$, Mary Poppins | Song Review 🎡

The β€˜It boy,’ Canadian rapper/singer bbno$, continues to flex his charm, deliver another engaging, fun, and utterly silly song with β€œMary Poppins.”

Conan Gray, This Song | Song Review 🎡

Conan Gray delivers one of the most authentic, beautiful, and honest songs of his career with β€œThis Song,” the first single from his fourth LP, Wishbone.

Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review 🎡

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone turns up the sincerity on the beautiful, sentimental ballad, β€œMomma Song.”

Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review 🎡

Pop singer/songwriter ReneΓ© Rapp brings plenty of attitude and energy to her brief but potent single, β€œLeave Me Alone.”