~ Song Reviews ๐ŸŽต ~

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 โ€“ We donโ€™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 โ€˜puts a capโ€™ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 โ€“ Musical Hypeians worldwide โ€“ get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


Alicia Keys, โ€œGood Jobโ€ | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

With โ€œGood Job,โ€ the 4th single from Alicia, Alicia Keys delivers an encouraging and uplifting song aimed at everyone affected by COVID-19.

Hopsin, Covid Mansion | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

The ever unapologetic Hopsin joins a growing number of musicians releasing coronavirus inspired songs with the polarizing โ€œCovid Mansion.โ€

Alec Benjamin, Six Feet Apart | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

On โ€œSix Feet Apart,โ€ Alec Benjamin releases a song that superbly captures the emotional effects of COVID-19 in regard to social distancing.

Aaron Avis, Bad Bitch Walk | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

On โ€œBad Bitch Walk,โ€ Aaron Avis serves up a thrilling, personal & vulnerable record about feelings surrounding coming out as bisexual.

Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, a bop unto herself, delivers another bop of song with the uplifting โ€œI Dare You.โ€

Kehlani, Everybody Business | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani tries her best to tune out the haters on her enjoyable, well-rounded single, โ€œEverybody Business.โ€

Still Woozy, Window | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Sven Gamsky, better known as Still Woozy, drops a short but sweet bop with โ€œWindow,โ€ which is cool and chill, filled with sexy vibes.

Playboi Carti, @MEH | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Rapper Playboi Carti brings energy on his first single โ€œ@MEH,โ€ but otherwise delivers a โ€˜mehโ€™ performance at best.

Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Grammy winner Kelly Rowland returns with a sexy new R&B single, โ€œCoffee.โ€ While respectable, it lacks the wow factor.

Declan McKenna, The Key to Life on Earth | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Singer/songwriter Declan McKenna comes through once again on โ€œThe Key to Life on Earth,โ€ the second single from his sophomore LP, Zeros.