~ 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


Childish Gambino, Redbone | Track Review 🎵

Childish Gambino returns with an ambitious second single, “Redbone,” ahead of his R&B full-length, “Awaken, My Love!”

Various Artists, Wrote My Way Out | Track Review 🎵

Aloe Blacc, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nas drop the dope “Wrote My Way Out,” a highlight from ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’

John Legend, I Know Better | Track Review 🎵

John Legend may not earn another no. 1 hit with single “I Know Better,” but he keeps traditional R&B on the ‘up and up.’

Usher, Wait for It | Track Review 🎵

Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.

John Legend, Penthouse Floor | Track Review

John Legend keeps soul alive and well on “Penthouse Floor,” the second single from his fifth studio album, Darkness and Light.

The Weeknd, I Feel It Coming | Track Review 🎵

The Weeknd collaborates once more with Daft Punk on “I Feel It Coming,” one of four singles released ahead of Starboy.

The Weeknd, Party Monster | Track Review 🎵

The Weeknd shows his more aggressive side on “Party Monster,” one of the final singles released ahead of STARBOY.

Robin Thicke, One Shot | Track Review 🎵

On retro-soul infused single “One Shot,” R&B musician Robin Thicke looks to get back on the good foot. Juicy J assists.

Ruth B, In My Dreams | Track Review 🎵

Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B returns with an alluring new single, “In My Dreams.”

Kelly Clarkson, It’s Quiet Uptown | Track Review 🎵

Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”