~ 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


Juice WRLD, Smile | Track Review 🎵

The late Juice WRLD, assisted by The Weeknd, shines once more on “Smile,” a single likely to grace the deluxe edition of Legends Never Die.

Joji & Diplo, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

Joji, with an assist from Diplo, returns with “Daylight,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore album, Nectar.

Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.

Troye Sivan, Rager teenager! | Track Review 🎵

“Rager teenager!” marks the best single from In a Dream, the highly anticipated EP from South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan.

Cardi B, WAP | Track Review 🎵

Cardi B, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion, get ‘down and dirty’ on the hella unapologetic, highly sexed-up single, “WAP.”

Fousheé, Deep End | Track Review 🎵

Rising R&B singer Fousheé shines on the short but absolutely, utterly sweet, must-hear single, “Deep End.”

The Neighbourhood, Cherry Flavoured | Track Review 🎵

Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”

NLE Choppa, Narrow Road | Track Review 🎵

NLE Choppa shines on “Narrow Road,” an advance single featuring Lil Baby from his highly anticipated debut album, Top Shotta.

Bastille, WHAT YOU GONNA DO??? | Track Review 🎵

Opting for a distraction from the crazy world, Bastille enlists Graham Coxon for a ‘departure’ for the band “WHAT YOU GONNA DO???”

Gryffin & John Martin, Cry | Track Review 🎵

American dance musician and producer Gryffin and Swedish singer John Martin join forces for a surefire, dance bop, “Cry.”