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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.

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

Jeezy, MLK BLVD | Track Review

Perhaps he doesn’t ‘change the game’ on banger “MLK BLVD,” but rapper Jeezy sounds recharged, assisted by Philly standout Meek Mill.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 1919 Aug, 2019

Miley Cyrus, Slide Away | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Miley Cyrus delivers a beautiful, personal, and relatable breakup record with single “Slide Away.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 1919 Aug, 2019

BROCKHAMPTON, Boy Bye | Track Review

Hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON drops the short, but sweet “Boy Bye” as the third advance single from their highly anticipated fifth LP, ‘GINGER.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 1919 Aug, 2019

Taylor Swift, Lover | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop superstar Taylor Swift saves her best ‘advance single’ for last, “Lover,” ahead of her highly anticipated seventh studio album, ‘Lover.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Aug 1919 Aug, 2019

Ty Dolla Sign, Hottest in the City | Track Review

Hip-hop standout Ty Dolla Sign, assisted by rappers Juicy J and Project Pat, drops a wild, ‘depth-free’ banger with “Hottest in the City.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Aug 1913 Aug, 2019

BROCKHAMPTON, If You Pray Right | Track Review

Hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON follows up ‘GINGER’ promo single “I Been Born Again,” with another brilliant advance gem, “If You Pray Right.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Aug 1912 Aug, 2019

Alessia Cara, Rooting for You | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara shines on her ‘short, but sweet’ second solo single of 2019 (post-‘The Pains of Growing’), “Rooting for You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Aug 1912 Aug, 2019

Katy Perry, Small Talk | Track Review 🎵

13x Grammy nominee Katy Perry returns with a brief and pleasant, yet relatively forgettable single, “Small Talk,” co-written by Charlie Puth.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Aug 1912 Aug, 2019

Megan Thee Stallion, Hot Girl Summer | Track Review

Rising rapper Meghan Thee Stallion enlists Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign for record that’s ready-made for summer, “Hot Girl Summer.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Aug 1912 Aug, 2019

TOOL, Fear Inoculum | Track Review

After a 13-year hiatus, alt-metal collective TOOL returns with “Fear Inoculum,” the promo single from the highly-anticipated fifth LP of the same name.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Aug 1912 Aug, 2019