~ 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


Carlos Vara, ‘Numb’ | Track Review

Rising pop-soul newcomer Carlos Vara knocks it out of the park with his fresh, yet soulful debut single, “Numb.”

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘Coolin’ Out’ | Track Review

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats releases “Coolin’ Out,” the third and final single issued in advance of their sophomore album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

Slim Jxmmi, ‘Brxnks Truck’ | Track Review

Slim Jxmmi, the most rap-oriented half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, drops his solo single, the confident, hard-nosed banger, “Brxnks Truck.”

Swae Lee, ‘Hurt to Look’ | Track Review

Swae Lee, the most ubiquitous half of southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd, channels his inner Drake on solo single, “Hurt to Look.”

XXXTENTACION, ‘Changes’ | Track Review

XXXTENTACION drops a brief single "Changes," a minimal, but beautiful record that finds him reflectively singing.

EBEN, ‘Lambo’ | Track Review

Former American Idol Contestant, 21-year old Eben Franckewitz (EBEN), drops a compelling, fun single with “Lambo.”

Meghan Trainor, ‘No Excuses’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “No Excuses,” her first single since the release of her sophomore album, ‘Thank You.’ 

Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘123’ | Track Review

Remaining ubiquitous, rising rapper Smokepurpp, alongside Murda Beatz, drops his ‘umpteenth’ new single, “123.” To his credit, he shows some improvement.

Rae Sremmurd, ‘Powerglide’ | Track Review

Rae Sremmurd, with an assist of veteran Memphis rapper Juicy J, drop a sick banger with “Powerglide,” a promo single from their forthcoming album.

Danny Avila & The Vamps, ‘Too Good to Be True’

Spanish DJ Danny Avila and British boy band The Vamps, assisted by Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly, deliver an energetic dance/pop joint with “Too Good to Be True.”