~ 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


Steve Aoki, ‘Pretender’ | Track Review

Despite being an unlikely collaboration, Steve Aoki has a ‘bop’ on his hands with “Pretender” featuring AJR and Lil Yachty.

Tyler, the Creator, ‘435’ | Track Review

Though it’s incredibly short and sweet, Grammy-nominated rapper Tyler, the Creator proves he’s on ‘autopilot’ on single “435.”

ZAYN, ‘Entertainer’ | Track Review

Perhaps it’s not as accomplished as “Let Me,” British urban-pop standout ZAYN definitely entertains and builds excitement for his sophomore album with single “Entertainer.”

Kris Wu, ‘Like That’ | Track Review

Rising Chinese musician and actor Kris Wu sounds buttery smooth on his latest urban-contemporary/pop-rap single, “Like That.”

Cheat Codes, ‘I Love It’ | Track Review

Rising Los Angeles, California DJ trio Cheat Codes compels once again on their brief, question-filled single, “I Love It,” featuring Canadian EDM duo DVBBS.

Lil Peep, ‘4 Gold Chains’ | Track Review

Lil Peep has passed on, but his spirit lives on his posthumous single, “4 Gold Chains.” He’s assisted by Clams Casino who produces the record.

Jennifer Lopez, ‘Dinero’ | Track Review

Jennifer Lopez, assisted by DJ Khalid and rising rapper Cardi B, drops a second energetic, infectious, and exclusively Spanish single, “Dinero.”

Anderson .Paak, ‘Bubblin’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated California rapper/singer Anderson .Paak returns with “Bubblin’,” his second single of 2018 following “‘Til It’s Over.”

Clean Bandit, ‘Solo’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning dance trio Clean Bandit and Grammy-nominated pop powerhouse Demi Lovato makes a formidable team on single “Solo.”

The Blancos, ‘Know My Name’ | Track Review

Alternative duo The Blancos – Cory Hueston and Jayson Robbins – shine on their energetic, heavy-hitting, major-label debut single, “Know my Name.”