~ 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

Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review

Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Tori Kelly, ‘Help Us to Love’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, “Help Us to Love.” She enlists The HamilTones for the assist. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Sam Smith, ‘Pray (Remix)’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning, British pop sensation Sam Smith taps Grammy-nominated, Maryland rapper Logic for a remix of his heartfelt single, “Pray.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

James Bay, ‘Us’ | Track Review

Following the release of singles “Wild Love” and “Pink Lemonade,” Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Us,” the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’ 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Lauv, ‘Chasing Fire’ | Track Review

Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, “Chasing Fire.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Cardi B, ‘Be Careful’ | Track Review

After impressing with singles “Bodak Yellow” and “Bartier Cardi,” rising, unapologetic rapper Cardi B takes a step back on her third single, “Be Careful.”  

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Belly, ‘4 Days’ | Track Review

Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian rapper Belly enlists Compton, California rapper YG for the DJ Mustard/J. Holt-produced single, “4 Days.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Mar 1829 Mar, 2018

Doja Cat, Candy | Track Review 🎵

Rising rapper-singer Doja Cat continues to ‘push the envelope’ on her latest, risqué and sensually-driven single, “Candy.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Mar 1829 Mar, 2018

Keith Urban, ‘Coming Home’ | Track Review

Aussie country musician Keith Urban returns with an ‘urban-pop’ bang on progressive-minded ‘country’ single, “Coming Home.” He’s assisted by Julia Michaels.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Mar 1829 Mar, 2018