~ 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


brakence, f**kboy | Track Review 🎵

Colorful lyrics, unique vocals, and an overall unique sound (plus some profanity) makes “f**kboy,” by pop artist brakence, a success.

Wiz Khalifa, Bammer | Track Review 🎵

With marijuana-driven single “Bammer,” rapper Wiz Khalifa, assisted by LA producer Mustard, drops one of his catchiest songs in years.

Teyana Taylor, We Got Love | Track Review 🎵

R&B standout Teyana Taylor shines on thoughtful and transcendent-minded single, “We Got Love,” featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Kiana Ledé, Forfeit. | Track Review 🎵

Filled with attitude (and swear words), rising R&B singer Kiana Ledé proves she’s the total package on slow jam, “Forfeit.,” featuring Lucky Daye.

Kehlani, Toxic | Track Review 🎵

Despite delaying her sophomore album, Kehlani returns with an alluring new single, her second of 2020, “Toxic.”

Luke Bryan, One Margarita | Track Review 🎵

In advance of his 7th studio LP, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, Luke Bryan releases a 4th promo single, the ‘drink-heavy’ “One Margarita.”

Tyga & Megan Thee Stallion, FREAK | Track Review 🎵

Tyga teams up with Megan Thee Stallion for “FREAK,” one of the nastiest, shallowest, sexed-up bangers of 2020.

Ellie Goulding, Worry About Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Ellie Goulding returns an entertaining first single of 2020, “Worry About Me,” featuring blackbear.

Lil Yachty & DaBaby, Oprah’s Bank Account | Track Review 🎵

Lil Yachty and DaBaby collaborate with Drake on “Oprah’s Bank Account,” a drippy, sexually driven cut that ultimately lacks profundity.

The Killers, Caution | Track Review 🎵

Brandon Flowers and The Killers make a compelling return with “Caution,” the promo single from their 6th studio LP, Imploding the Mirage.