~ 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


DaBaby, No Dribble | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby keeps it simple and devoid of depth on his banger, “No Dribble.” He taps Stunna 4 Vegas for the assist.

A$AP Ferg, Move Ya Hips | Track Review 🎵

A$AP Ferg keeps it short and sweet on the potent banger “Move Ya Hips,” featuring Nicki Minaj and MadeinTYO.

Sam Smith, My Oasis | Track Review 🎵

Sam Smith continues to churn out new music in advance of his TBD third studio album. On “My Oasis,” they’re assisted by Burna Boy.

Corey Taylor, CMFT Must Be Stopped | Track Review 🎵

Corey Taylor rocks hard but keeps its very basic on “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” featuring rappers Kid Bookie and Tech N9ne.

Dan + Shay, I Should Probably Go to Bed | Track Review 🎵

Dan + Shay return with an enjoyable country-pop record with “I Should Probably Go to Bed,” though it could use more depth and development.

Billie Eilish, my future | Track Review 🎵

Billie Eilish returns with “my future,” a single that serves up familiarity as well as a couple new wrinkles from the wunderkind.

J. Cole, Lion King on Ice | Track Review 🎵

On “Lion King on Ice,” the second of two songs from the single, Lewis Street, Grammy winner J. Cole continues to have plenty to say.

Jeremy Zucker, Supercuts | Track Review 🎵

Jeremy Zucker impresses on “Supercuts,” where he talks himself out of a relationship because, we “Started something that we’re just gonna end.”

Jason Derulo, Take You Dancing | Track Review 🎵

Jason Derulo plans to “Take You Dancing” – 😎. Yet, the dancing he refers to on the infectious pop single references skills in the bedroom.

ROLE MODEL, blind | Track Review 🎵

ROLE MODEL shines with his relatable, short but sweet single, “blind,” about being infatuated with the most gorgeous girl he’s ever seen.