~ 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

Ella Mai, ‘Whatchamacallit’ | Track Review

Rising R&B artist Ella Mai, assisted by ubiquitous Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown, shines on the ‘cheating’ single, “Whatchamacallit.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 189 Oct, 2018

MAX, ‘Worship’ | Track Review

Not encouraging or promoting ‘false idolatry’, but rising New York pop artist MAX continues to impress on his latest single, “Worship.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 189 Oct, 2018

Sembari & Afterglo, ‘Escape’ | Track Review

Electronic music producers Sembari & Afterglo collaborate on single “Escape,” a truly captivating, colorful piece of ear candy you don’t wanna sleep on.

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Anderson .Paak, ‘Tints’ | Track Review

Assisted by fellow West Coast colleague Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak drops an intriguing, groovy new single, fueled by fame, “Tints.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Briana Renea, ‘Chasin’ Trouble’ | Track Review

Rising Pacific Northwest country singer Briana Renae keeps things short, sweet, and traditional on her latest single, “Chasin’ Trouble.”

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Jeff Carl, “Buried in New York” | Track Review 🎵

Nashville singer/songwriter Jeff Carl delivers an honest, relatable, and incredibly thoughtful single in “Buried in New York” centering around heartbreak.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Halsey, ‘Without Me’ | Track Review

Halsey amps up the authenticity, exhibiting genuine emotions on the sleek, rhythmic, ‘stand-alone’ urban-pop ballad, “Without Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Mariah Carey, ‘With You’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B diva Mariah Carey continues to carve out a big comeback with her smooth, DJ Mustard-produced ballad, “With You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Oct 188 Oct, 2018

Jack & Jack, ‘No One Compares to You’ | Track Review

Los Angeles pop duo Jack & Jack continue their ascent to superstardom on their thoughtful, dedicated, love-centric single, “No One Compares to You.”  

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Oct 185 Oct, 2018

Juicy J, ‘Neighbor’ | Track Review

Jordan Houston, better known as Academy Award-winning rapper Juicy J, taps Travis Scott for his ‘f-bomb laden banger,’ “Neighbor.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Oct 184 Oct, 2018