~ 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

Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Gotta Believe | Track Review 🎵

Gospel standout Tasha Cobbs Leonard encourages on her short but moving and prudent single, “Gotta Believe.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2122 Jun, 2021

Don Toliver, Drugs N Hella Melodies | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Don Toliver enlists R&B singer Kali Uchis for “Drugs N Hella Melodies,” an ultra-smooth, vibe-laden single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jun 2122 Jun, 2021

Lazarus Lynch, Black Queer Anthem | Track Review 🎵

Black gay artist, intellectual, and activist Lazarus Lynch delivers a short but must-hear LGBTQ+ gem with “Black Queer Anthem.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 2121 Jun, 2021

Dave Kalz, Flying High | Track Review 🎵

George James: Dave Kalz is a blues-rock trooper who never fails to deliver. In addition, he never does anything half-heartedly. Read the review here.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|21Jun 2121 Jun, 2021

Tyler, The Creator, LUMBERJACK | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator returns spitting bars on his short but potent and colorful single, “LUMBERJACK.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jun 2118 Jun, 2021

H.E.R., We Made It | Track Review 🎵

Once more, multi-award-winning R&B singer/songwriter H.E.R. shines on “We Made It,” the opener from her debut album, Back of My Mind.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2117 Jun, 2021

Clairo, Blouse | Track Review 🎵

Clairo makes a compelling return with “Blouse,” a single where she seeks a deeper, emotional connection as opposed to merely physical.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 2117 Jun, 2021

Doja Cat, Need to Know | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Doja Cat shines on the sexual, sleekly produced second advance single from Planet Her, “Need to Know.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 2115 Jun, 2021

Lorde, Solar Power | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative pop artist Lorde returns in a big way with her electrifying, summery single, “Solar Power.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jun 2114 Jun, 2021

Dyllón Burnside, Heaven | Track Review 🎵

Actor and singer Dyllón Burnside, assisted by British R&B singer Daley, delivers an utterly celestial summer bop with “Heaven.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jun 2114 Jun, 2021