~ 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

Drake, ‘Duppy Freestyle’ | Track Review

Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West.  “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ ...

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 2018

Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Loote, ‘Longer Than I Thought’ | Track Review

Rising NYC-based pop duo Loote (Emma Lov and Jackson Foote)  enlist Joe Jonas for their fun, ‘exes-struggling-to-move-on’ themed single, “Longer Than I Thought.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Alec Benjamin, ‘Let Me Down Slowly’ | Track Review

Rising Phoenix, Arizona-bred singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin shows massive potential on his heartfelt new single, “Let Me Down Slowly.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Drake, ‘I’m Upset’ | Track Review

The “6God,” Drake, continues on an upward trajectory in 2018 with a surprise fourth single, the ‘emotional’ “I’m Upset.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Omar Apollo, ‘Ignorin’ | Track Review

Rising ‘alternative’ artist Omar Apollo showcases his own distinct, unique style on the brief, but intriguing single, “Ignorin’” from his debut EP, ‘Stereo.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28May 1828 May, 2018

Chelsea Collins, ‘Vendetta’ | Track Review

Prepare to put Chelsea Collins on your radar.  The 19-year old proves she’s the total artistic, musical package on “Vendetta,” her third single from 2018. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28May 1828 May, 2018

YG, ‘Big Bank’ | Track Review

YG, supported by a star-studded cast including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj, not to mention producer DJ Mustard, drops a banger with ‘Big Bank.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28May 1828 May, 2018

Michael Ray, ‘Summer Water’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray returns with “Summer Water,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28May 1828 May, 2018