~ 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


YG, Go Big | Track Review 🎵

YG enlists Big Sean for the rather basic “Go Big” from the Amazon Original Motion Picture soundtrack, Coming 2 America.

Nick Jonas, Spaceman | Track Review 🎵

Nick Jonas makes a respectable, relatable comeback on “Spaceman,” the promo single from his first album in five years, Spaceman.

Green Day, Here Comes the Shock | Track Review 🎵

Even with their best days behind them, Grammy-winning rock trio Green Day delivers a brief, enjoyable single with “Here Comes the Shock.”

Purple Disco Machine, Fireworks | Track Review 🎵

DJ, producer & remixer Purple Disco Machine, enlists electronic duo The Knocks and R&B singer Moss Kena for the fantastic “Fireworks.”

KAYTRANADA, Caution | Track Review 🎵

Canadian DJ/Producer KAYTRANADA delivers quite the groovy, vibe-laden instrumental gem with his first single of 2021, “Caution.”

Mahalia, Jealous | Track Review 🎵

British R&B singer Mahalia, assisted by Rico Nasty, shines on “Jealous,” a simultaneously cool and aggressive joint that packs quite a punch.

Brent Faiyaz, Eden | Track Review 🎵

Brent Faiyaz shines on the socially conscious, spiritually driven “Eden,” appearing on Black History Always / Music for the Movement Vol. 2.

Still Woozy, Rocky | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist Still Woozy returns with his first single of 2021, the chill, intriguing, and totally ear catching “Rocky.”

Conan Gray, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵

Pop standout Conan Gray absolutely slays on “Overdrive,” his first single of 2021. The record is a certified B-O-P.

AJR, Way Less Sad | Track Review 🎵

AJR remain polarizing to some degree, but “Way Less Sad” is well-produced, relative enjoyable, and ultimately, inoffensive.