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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

Ne-Yo, ‘Apology’ | Track Review  

Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo shines on “Apology,” the apologetic advance third single from his highly-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘Good Man’ arriving June 8, 2018.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16May 1816 May, 2018

Joji, ‘Yeah Right’ | Track Review

Following the release of his full-length debut album, ‘In Tongues,’ R&B artist Joji (George Miller / Filthy Frank) releases a brand-new single, “Yeah Right.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

Selena Gomez, ‘Back to You’ | Track Review

Selena Gomez embodies the spirit of the ‘romance’ of ‘13 Reasons Why’ into single and the 13 Reasons Why: Season 2soundtrack opener, “Back to You.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

James Bay, ‘Slide’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Slide,” the fourth and presumably the final advance single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

Meghan Trainor, ‘Can’t Dance’ | Track Review  

Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Can’t Dancer,” her second single released in 2018 following “No Excuses” and “Let You Be Right.” 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

Cole Swindell, ‘The Ones Who Got Me Here’ | Track Review

Cole Swindell returns with a beautiful, reminiscent, and tasteful ballad, “The Ones Who Got Me Here.” Albeit sound, the ballad is also predictable, lacking innovative spirit. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

Rita Ora, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

Perhaps her heart was in the right place, but Rita Ora falls short on her star-studded bisexually-driven anthem, “Girls,” which features Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

John Mayer, ‘New Light’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist John Mayer returns with a new single, “New Light,” produced by No I.D. and released via his own label, Snack Money.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15May 1815 May, 2018

Jacob Sartorius, ‘Up with It’ | Track Review

He’s definitely NOT there yet, but to his credit, rising teen-pop artist Jacob Sartorius shows improvement on “Up with It,” his first single of 2018. 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1814 May, 2018

KYLE, ‘Ikuyo’ | Track Review

In final preparation for his debut album ‘Light of Mine,’ KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single “Ikuyo,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1814 May, 2018