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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

Chance the Rapper, ‘Work Out’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning Chi-town rapper Chance the Rapper continues his stellar return with “Work Out,” getting personal, but maintaining good, positive vibes.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 1825 Jul, 2018

R. Kelly, ‘I Admit’ | Track Review

Embattled R&B icon R. Kelly comes over as totally inept on his self-centered, utterly disgraceful, 19-minute ‘admission’ track, “I Admit.”

Columns, Lyrical Spotlight, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Jul 1825 Jul, 2018

BROCKHAMPTON, ‘1998 TRUMAN’ | Track Review

Los Angeles-based boyband BROCKHAMPTON returns with “1998 TRUMAN,” their second single of 2018 following “1999 WILDFIRE.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 1824 Jul, 2018

The 1975, ‘Love It if We Made It’ | Track Review

Although flawed, The 1975 has its share of moments on single “Love It If We Made It,” characterized by its loudness and multiple instances of shock value.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 1824 Jul, 2018

Billie Eilish, ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ | Track Review

Rising alternative pop artist Billie Eilish ‘brings the heat’ without having to break a sweat on her epic new single, “you should see me in a crown.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 1824 Jul, 2018

Chance the Rapper, ‘65th & Ingleside’ | Track Review

On his jubilant single “65th & Ingleside,” one of four singles released in ‘one fell swoop,’ Chance the Rapper depicts his ‘rags to riches’ story. 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 1824 Jul, 2018

6ix9ine, ‘FEFE’ | Track Review

6ix9ine enlists Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz for his surprisingly melodic rap single, “FEFE.” It’s by no means a classic, but better than anticipated.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Jul 1824 Jul, 2018

Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review

Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1823 Jul, 2018

Nina Luna, ‘Keep Me’ | Track Review

NYC-based indie pop artist Nina Luna compels on her self-described ‘sultry, bittersweet, slow-jam for the dog days of summer,’ “Keep Me.”

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1823 Jul, 2018

ZAYN, ‘Sour Diesel’ | Track Review

While ZAYN has some great ideas and some respectable moments on his new single, “Sour Diesel,” the overall execution and finesse are definitely suspect.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 1823 Jul, 2018