~ 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


347aidan & Kenny Beats, IDWK | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “IDWK” by up-and-comer 347aidan and producer Kenny Beats.

Joshua Bassett, Only a Matter of Time | Track Review 🎵

While the ‘controversy’ might make the most noise, Joshua Bassett delivers a truly gorgeous, authentic ballad with “Only a Matter of Time.”

Sabrina Carpenter, Skin | Track Review 🎵

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter drops a relatable, overall well-rounded single with “Skin.”

Clean Bandit, Higher | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Higher” by UK electronic collective Clean Bandit featuring Puerto Rican standout, iann dior.

Benny blanco, Marshmello & Vance Joy, You | Track Review 🎵

Benny blanco taps Marshmello and Vance Joy – an unlikely cast of characters – for an enjoyable new pop single, “You.”

Selena Gomez & Rauw Alejandro, Baila Conmigo | Track Review 🎵

Selena Gomez successfully continues embracing her heritage on “Baila Conmigo,” alongside rising Puerto Rican artist, Rauw Alejandro.

Brent Faiyaz & DJ Dahi, Gravity | Track Review 🎵

Brent Faiyaz & DJ Dahi, assisted by Tyler, The Creator, deliver a superb single in “Gravity,” which encompasses L-O-V-E.

Lil Mosey, Holy Water | Track Review 🎵

Lil Mosey returns with the short, melodic single “Holy Water” which is relatively enjoyable but certainly not game changing.

CJ, BOP | Track Review 🎵

Back with his second drill single, “BOP,” Staten Island rapper CJ brings nothing particularly notable or game changing to the table.

Ashanti, 235 (2:35 I Want You) | Track Review 🎵

Years after releasing new music, Ashanti returns with an incredibly enjoyable, sexy, and sleek new single, “235 (2:35 I Want You).”