~ 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


Olivia Rodrigo, deja vu | Track Review 🎵

“Déjà vu” may have big shoes to fill following “drivers license,” but Olivia Rodrigo serves up another legitimate hit all said and done.

Ekelle, I Need That | Track Review 🎵

Multi-genre Toronto artist Ekelle brings the heat on “I Need That,” indeed the fiery, sexy banger we all need in 2021.

Miesha and the Spanks, Mixed Blood Girls | Track Review 🎵

Calgary, AB rock collective Miesha and the Spanks shine on the personal, dynamic, and expressive single, “Mixed Blood Girls.”

Sabi Pitt, Change The World | Track Review 🎵

George James: Sabi Pitt is on a mission to change the world, and he uses his talent as a platform to raise awareness for the worlds intricate problems.

Ivan Makvel, How You Make Me Feel | Track Review 🎵

George James: Ivan Makvel is the electro-funk maestro who delivers the goods with his new release 'How You Make Me Feel'. Read the full review here.

Taylor Swift, You All Over Me (Taylor’s Version) | Track Review 🎵

Taylor Swift doesn’t miss a beat on “You All Over Me,” featuring Maren Morris, the second single from her Fearless (Taylor’s Version).

BROCKHAMPTON, BUZZCUT | Track Review 🎵

BROCKHAMPTON taps Danny Brown for “BUZZCUT,” the intriguing single from their 2021 LP, ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE.

Demi Lovato, Dancing with the Devil | Track Review 🎵

Demi Lovato shines on “Dancing with the Devil,” the moving promo single from her 7th LP, Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over.

Lil Nas X, MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name) | Track Review 🎵

Lil Nas X shocks the world with his bold new single, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name),” which explores and reflects upon sexuality.

Lil Tjay, Headshot | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Lil Tjay enlists fellow rappers Polo G and Fivio Foreign for the brief but potent banger, “Headshot.”