~ 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


Lil Nas X, Holiday | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X returns in time for the holidays with a short but utterly sweet, infectious bop, “Holiday.”

Billie Eilish, Therefore I Am | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning alternative pop artist Billie Eilish returns with an enjoyable new joint, “Therefore I Am,” delivered playfully with attitude.

Raheem DeVaughn, Twilight | Track Review 🎵

Raheem DeVaughn ‘brings the heat’ on “Twilight,” the third single from his eighth studio album, What a Time to Be in Love.

Maluma & The Weeknd, Hawái (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Latin pop standout Maluma enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist The Weeknd for a lit remix of his hit single from Papi Juancho, “Hawái.”

Faouzia, Minefields | Track Review 🎵

Morocco-born, Manitoba-raised singer Faouzia shines on her single, “Minefields,” duetting with Grammy-winning R&B standout, John Legend.

D•SIPAUL, It’s No Good | Track Review 🎵

George James: D•SIPAUL captivates on his latest release, 'It's No Good'. Furthermore, the British producer catapults himself out of the underground.

Don Diablo, Kill Me Better | Track Review 🎵

Dutch DJ Don Diablo, assisted by Kazakhstan DJ Imabek & pop standout Trevor Daniel, delivers a surefire electronic bop with “Kill Me Better.”

Dua Lipa & Angèle, Fever | Track Review

Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa and Belgian musician Angèle join forces on the sleek, enjoyable dance-pop record, “Fever.” 

H.E.R., Hold On | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. continues a strong run in 2020 with her latest single,  “Hold On,” hearkening back to the R&B of old.

Amanda Marie Wilkinson, Spiritual Level | Track Review 🎵

George James: Amanda Marie Wilkinson is taking on the biggest names in dance-pop with her new release “Spiritual Level.”