~ 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


Mariah Carey, Save The Day | Track Review 🎵

Mariah Carey celebrates 30 years in the game by dropping “Save the Day,” featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill, the promo single from The Rarities.

Katy Perry, What Makes a Woman | Track Review 🎵

Katy Perry delivers a thoughtful, empowering message on “What Makes a Woman” but fails to recapture/rejuvenate her superstar status.

Myylo, Bored to Tears | Track Review 🎵

“Bored to Tears” of lame boys, there’s nothing the least bit boring about the latest pop bop courtesy of the musical gift that is Myylo.

Pharrell Williams, Entrepreneur | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams enlists JAY-Z for “Entrepreneur,” a powerful though quirky record for racially charged times such as these.

Joey Ariemma, Miss You Now | Track Review 🎵

Rock singer/songwriter Joey Ariemma continues to show great potential on “Miss You Now,” his second single released in 2020.

EARTHGANG, Powered Up | Track Review 🎵

EARTHGANG – Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus – shine on “Powered Up,” a highly energetic, high-flying banger from Madden NFL 21.

Nas & Hit-Boy, Ultra Black | Track Review 🎵

Nas enlists Hit-Boy on “Ultra Black,” the promo single from King’s Disease, which celebrates blackness in all its glory.

Jack Harlow, Automatic | Track Review 🎵

Jack Harlow may not ‘flip the game on its side’ with “Automatic,” but the Madden NFL 21 track is a respectable banger all said and done.

Dua Lipa, Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Dua Lipa enlists fellow Grammy-winners Madonna and Missy Elliott for the hella groovy “Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix).”

Alicia Keys, So Done | Track Review 🎵

Alicia Keys continues to build anticipation for her seventh studio album, ALICIA, with her sixth advance single, “So Done,” featuring Khalid.