~ 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.

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

Quality Control, Lil Baby & DaBaby, Baby | Track Review

Lil Baby and DaBaby collaborate on the Quality Control single, “Baby,” appearing on the compilation ‘Quality Control: Control the Streets Volume 2.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 1925 Jul, 2019

Rich Brian, Kids | Track Review

Indonesian rapper Rich Brian shines on “Kids,” the sleekly-produced second single from his sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 1925 Jul, 2019

Alec Benjamin, Jesus in LA | Track Review

“Jesus in LA,” a song depicting the disappointment in finding success in Los Angeles, marks another brilliant song by pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1923 Jul, 2019

Bazzi, I.F.L.Y. | Track Review

Although he gets a bit profane, Bazzi shows off his vocal prowess, as well as the fact that his ‘heart is in the right place’ on the enjoyable “I.F.L.Y.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1923 Jul, 2019

Lil Pump, Pose to Do | Track Review

Continually uninspired, Lil Pump returns with another forgettable, mediocre, and recycled banger, “Pose to Do,” featuring French Montana and Quavo. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1923 Jul, 2019

Sam Smith, How Do You Sleep? | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning British pop artist Sam Smith continues to tackle ‘matters of the heart’ on the sleek, modern-pop single “How Do You Sleep?”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1923 Jul, 2019

Mike Posner, Look What I’ve Become | Track Review

Grammy-nominated, ‘genre-bending’ artist Mike Posner taps Ty Dolla $ign for the reflective, hip-hop tinged pop single, “Look What I’ve Become.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 1918 Jul, 2019

Jaymes Crux, Remember | Track & Music Video Review

Pacific Northwest hip-hop artist Jaymes Crux ‘brings the heat’ on his superb single “Remember,” accompanied by a simple, but highly effective visual.

Music, music videos, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 1918 Jul, 2019

Lil Nas X, Old Town Road (Mason Ramsey Remix) | Track Review

For Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road” continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.  He adds Mason Ramsey and Young Thug to the latest remix of hit single.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 1918 Jul, 2019

Bon Iver, Faith | Track Review

Grammy-winning alt collective Bon Iver returns with “Faith,” a gorgeous, high-flying single where Justin Vernon shares his perspective on faith & religion.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 1918 Jul, 2019