~ 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.

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

Marshmello & Demi Lovato, OK Not to Be OK | Track Review 🎵

Marshmello taps Grammy-nominated pop singer Demi Lovato to share with the world that it’s “OK Not to Be OK.” Indeed!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Sep 2014 Sep, 2020

T.I., Ring | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. enlists fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug for the relatively short but entertaining trap banger, “Ring.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Sep 2014 Sep, 2020

Alicia Keys, Love Looks Better | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Alicia Keys releases “Love Looks Better,” the seventh single (!) from her forthcoming studio album, ALICIA.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Sep 2014 Sep, 2020

Ruel, as long as you care | Track Review 🎵

Aussie teen pop singer Ruel continues to showcase a voice far more mature beyond his years on his marvelous single, “as long as you care.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Sep 2014 Sep, 2020

Monica & Lil Baby, Trenches | Track Review 🎵

After an extended hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B artist Monica is back alongside Lil Baby on The Neptune’s produced single, “Trenches.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Sep 209 Sep, 2020

Marshmello & 42 Dugg, Baggin’ | Track Review 🎵

Marshmello & rapper 42 Dugg join forces on the hard-nosed banger, “Baggin’” set to appear on the DJ’s forthcoming LP, Joytime IV.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Sep 209 Sep, 2020

Gus Dapperton, Medicine | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop musician Gus Dapperton shines on “Medicine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, Orca.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Sep 208 Sep, 2020

FINNEAS, What They’ll Say About Us | Track Review 🎵

FINNEAS sings beautifully and sounds sincere & incredibly thoughtful on the well-rounded single, “What They’ll Say About Us.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Sep 208 Sep, 2020

Jawsh 685, Sweet N Sour | Track Review 🎵

New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 enlists American pop singer Lauv & American rapper Tyga for the assist on the late summer bop, “Sweet N Sour.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Sep 208 Sep, 2020

Christina Aguilera, Reflection (2020) [From Mulan] | Track Review 🎵

With the release of “Reflection (2020)” from Mulan, listeners now have two contrasting versions of the classic courtesy of Christina Aguilera.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Sep 207 Sep, 2020