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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

N.E.R.D & Rihanna, ‘Lemon (Drake Remix)’ | Track Review

Following the moderate success of the original, N.E.R.D and Rihanna tap Drake for the remix of “Lemon,” fitting titled “Lemon (Drake Remix).”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Mar 1821 Mar, 2018

Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Let it Be’ | Track Review

Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko continues to build her case as pop’s next big star on “Let it Be,” one of a number of advance singles from her debut album, ‘Expectations.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Right or Wrong’ | Track Review

With ‘Until Death Call My Name’ pushed back for a late April 2018 release, YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases a third advance single, “Right or Wrong,” featuring Future.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review

Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Cheat Codes & Danny Quest, ‘NSFW’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Famous Dex, ‘Japan’ | Track Review

With the rap game saturated with much of the same, Famous Dex releases an enjoyable, though relatively indistinct single with “Japan.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Lil Xan, ‘Slingshot’ | Track Review

Rising rapper Lil Xan keeps things extremely short on “Slingshot,” a one-minute-and-a-half single issued in advance of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

George Ezra, ‘Saviour’ | Track Review

British singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Saviour,” the final advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’ He’s assisted by First Aid Kit.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018

Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018