~ 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


24hrs, ‘Lie Detector’ | Track Review

24hrs, with the help of Lil Pump, team up to discover the truth on single, “Lie Detector.”  To quote Fantasia, ‘Truth is,’ it’s average, merely okay at best.

Diplo, ‘Look Back’ | Track Review

Super producer Diplo enlists the incredibly talented DRAM to make 'sweet music together' on thrilling, eclectic single, "Look Back."

Hanne Leland, ‘Carry On’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland delivers an infectious, upbeat, and uplifting record with “Carry On.”

The Neighbourhood, ‘Void’ | Track Review

Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver a compelling tale of ‘filling the void’ through substance and sex on “Void,” the promo single for their self-titled, third studio album.

Kacey Musgraves, ‘Space Cowboy’ | Track Review

Kacey Musgraves doesn't miss a beat following a three-year hiatus. Single "Space Cowboy" kicks off the promo campaign for her third album, 'Golden Hour' superbly.

Toni Braxton, ‘Long as I Live’ | Track Review

Adult contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton sounds as classy and vibrant as ever on “Long as I Live,” her first single of 2018.

Jake Miller, ‘The Girl That’s Underneath’ | Track Review

Pop artist Jake Miller returns filled with confidence, game, and swagger on “The Girl That’s Underneath,” the promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Silver Lining.’

Ne-Yo, ‘Good Man’ | Track Review

R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo makes a strong, soulful return on his first single of 2018, “Good Man.” D’Angelo helps to ‘fuel his fire.’

Janelle Monáe, Django Jane | Track Review 🎵

Janelle Monáe shows off her rap skills on her uncharacteristic single, “Django Jane,” from her 3rd studio album, Dirty Computer.

Banamak, ‘Just Friends’ | Track Review

Seattle rapper-producer Banamak (Conner Bloyd) continues to drop ‘mad bars’ on his second single of 2018, “Just Friends.”