~ 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


Chris Brown, Party | Track Review 🎵

Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.

Yo Gotti, Castro | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of his second album of 2016, ‘White Friday (CM9), Yo Gotti drops star-studded flex-track, “Castro” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz.

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Zayn & Taylor Swift, I Don’t Wanna Live Forever | Track Review 🎵

Pop standouts Zayn & Taylor Swift join forces for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” the featured single from Fifty Shades Darker.

Fetty Wap, Like a Star | Track Review 🎵

Fetty Wap misses the mark on “Like a Star.” Not even Nicki Minaj or savvy production worker can elevate this dud.

Ryan Adams, Do You Still Love Me? | Track Review 🎵

“Do You Still Love Me?” doesn’t give rock singer/songwriter veteran Ryan Adams a game changer, but does find Adams at his best.

Leann Rimes, Long Live Love | Track Review 🎵

Country-pop veteran Leann Rimes proves she has pop chops on promo single “Long Live Love.”

Nicki Minaj & Mike WiLL Made-It, Black Barbies | Track Review 🎵

Nicki Minaj & Mike WiLL rework Rae Sremmurd no. 1 hit “Black Beatles” as “Black Barbies.” The results remain impressive.

Post Malone, Leave | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming rapper Post Malone drops one final single, “Leave” ahead of his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Stoney.’

Kehlani, Advice | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming R&B artist Kehlani drops another superb single with “Advice.” “Advice” arrives ahead of her proper debut, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

Empire Cast, Aces High (Serayah) | Track Review 🎵

“Aces High,” a song performed by Serayah on the third season of Empire, suffers from the pitfalls of the soundtrack cut.