~ 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

Jake Paul, ‘My Teachers’ | Track Review

Back with another single,“My Teachers,” Jake Paul, assisted by Sunny and AT3 (Anthony Trujillo), rather than honoring his teachers, he criticizes them. So respectful.

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

Lenny Kravitz, ‘It’s Enough’ | Track Review

Lenny Kravitz makes it clear he’s not happy with the current social-political climate on “It’s Enough,” the promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Raise Vibration.’

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

Stanaj, Dirty Mind | Track Review 🎵

Stanaj continues to build his case as the next big pop star on “Dirty Mind,” featuring ubiquitous collaborator, Ty Dolla $ign.

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

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