~ 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


Ari Lennox, Pressure | Track Review 🎵

Underrated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox drops one of the sassiest, sexiest, and best records of 2021 (R&B or otherwise).

Marije, Stupid Lie | Track Review 🎵

George James: Marije provides the goods with 'Stupid Lie,' which is new and out of the box pop music at its best.

Noah Lema, One For You | Track Review 🎵

George James: Noah Lema and his vocalist, Anderton, have pop music running through their veins. So much so that their latest single, 'One For You'.

Julia Thomsen And Tre, Barcelona Summer | Track Review 🎵

George James: Julia Thomsen is back at it, this time with an accomplice, warming the cockles with her exquisite compositions.

DaBaby & Lil Wayne, Lonely | Track Review 🎵

DaBaby showcases some vulnerable moments on “Lonely,” his collaborative single with Lil Wayne, but remains true to self, which is polarizing.

Alicia Keys, LALA (Unlocked) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys taps Swae Lee for the enjoyable, if imperfect, vibe-laden single, “LALA (Unlocked).”

Ed Sheeran, Shivers | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran drops another enjoyable single, “Shivers,” ahead of his anticipated LP, = (Equals).

Troye Sivan, Angel Baby | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan delivers one of the best songs of his career with his self-described, ‘power bottom gay ballad,’ “Angel Baby.”

Badflower, Johnny Wants to Fight | Track Review 🎵

Badflower returns with “Johnny Wants to Fight,” the fourth advance single from their sophomore album, This is How the World Ends.

780 Masochist, Memories | Track Review 🎵

George James: 780 Masochist's 'Memories' is a perfect example of how hip hop should be served: fresh and lively. Read the review here.