~ 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.

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 – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


Kamaiyah, ‘Addicted to Ballin’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming West Coast rapper Kamaiyah has money on her mind on her new single, “Addicted to Ballin’.” She’s assisted by ScHoolboy Q.

Banamak, ‘Thrones’ | Track Review

Seattle rapper/producer continues to make a habit of sheer excellence. His continues to shine on “Thrones,” his fourth single released in 2018.

Cole Swindell, ‘Reason to Drink’ | Track Review

Country musician Cole Swindell outlines some pretty good reasons for everybody to drink on his infectious fourth single of 2018, “Reason to Drink.”

Jason Mraz, ‘Unlonely’ | Track Review

Jason Mraz is more than willing to “be your someone else” on “Unlonely,” the second single from his sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

Bhad Bhabie, ‘Trust Me’ | Track Review

Danielle Bregoli – aka Bhad Bhabie – is back with another new single, “Trust Me.”  This time, she’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper/singer, Ty Dolla $ign.

Kygo & Imagine Dragons, ‘Born to Be Yours’ | Track Review

Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo collaborates with Grammy-winning alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons on his new single, “Born to Be Yours.”

Ruel, Ready (EP) | Album Review

15-year old rising Australian pop singer Ruel exhibits maturity and soulfulness beyond his years on his superb debut EP, Ready (EP).

Norah Jones, ‘My Heart is Full’ | Track Review

Norah Jones switches up the formula, giving listeners the unexpected on her unique, new, ‘heartfelt’ single, “My Heart is Full.”

Yellow Claw, ‘Waiting’ | Track Review

Dutch DJ/producer duo Yellow Claw taps Dutch singer Rochelle for “Waiting,” presumably the final advance single from their third album, ‘New Blood.’

Martin Garrix, ‘Ocean’ | Track Review

Standout Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix enlists Grammy-nominated R&B standout Khalid for a gorgeous, love-centric single, “Ocean.”