~ 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.

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


Nicki Minaj, “Bussin” | Track Review 🎵

Nicki Minaj, once more assisted by Lil Baby, brings ample attitude and energy to the short but potent single, “Bussin.”

Pusha T, “Diet Coke” | Track Review 🎵

As always, Grammy-nominated rapper Pusha T brings the heat on “Diet Coke,” set to appear on his 2022 album, It’s Not Dry Yet.

ROSALÍA, “SAOKO” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Latin pop musician ROSALÍA drops another surefire bop with her first single from 2022, “SAOKO.”

Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW, “emo girl” | Track Review 🎵

Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW join forces on “emo girl,” a pop-punk track with a dumb chorus and no shortage of predictable, emo clichés.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Black Summer” | Track Review 🎵

Ecology is on the minds of Red Hot Chili Peppers, who return with their first new single, “Black Summer,” in nearly six years.

Tate McRae, “she’s all I wanna be” | Track Review 🎵

Tate McRae makes Gen-Z’s (and everybody else’s) ears perk up with her fun and relatable pop/rock bop, “she’s all I wanna be.”

Sofi Tukker, “Original Sin” | Track Review 🎵

Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld & Tucker Halpern) drop a truly sinful single, “Original Sin,” in advance of their sophomore album, WET TENNIS.

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby, “Do We Have a Problem?” | Track Review 🎵

Nicki Minaj returns, assisted by ubiquitous rapper Lil Baby on the confident banger, “Do We Have a Problem?”

Mary J. Blige, “Rent Money” | Track Review 🎵

Mary J. Blige continues her ‘comeback tour’ with “Rent Money” featuring Dave East, the third single from Good Morning Gorgeous.

No Serial Killer, I Luv Myself | Track Review 🎵

'I Luv Myself', the latest single from No Serial Killer, instantly gets the blood pumping! A modern rock and roll treasure.