~ 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


Craig David, ‘I Know You’ | Track Review

English R&B artist Craig David enlists Bastille for “I Know,” a single from his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.

DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

G-Eazy, ‘Summer in December’ | Track Review

G-Eazy changes up the script on “Summer in December,” the fourth teaser track from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’

G-Eazy, ‘The Beautiful & Damned’ | Track Review

G-Eazy returns with “The Beautiful & Damned,” the third single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned.’ 

Luke Bryan, ‘Hooked on It’ | Track Review

Luke Bryan remains in ‘country’ mode on “Hooked on It,” the fourth single issued in advance of ‘What Makes You Country,’ arriving December 8. 

Tory Lanez, ‘I Sip’ | Track Review

After ‘kicking things up a notch’ on “Real Thing,” Tory Lanez keeps the momentum going (for the most part) on the tipsy, “I Sip.”

Chris Stapleton, ‘Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind’ | Track Review

Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind,” serves as the third single.

Sofi Tukker, ‘Energia’ | Track Review

Dance Duo Sofi Tukker continue their ‘flex-fest’ with their latest single “Energia,” a clear contrast to previous jams “F*ck They” and “Best Friend.”

Lauv, ‘Paris in the Rain’ | Track Review

23-year old up-and-coming artist Lauv continues makes a name for himself on single, “Paris in the Rain.”