~ 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


Joe, Hello | Track Review 🎵

Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe does an excellent job covering Adele megahit, “Hello.” The cover appears on his new album, #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.

Big Sean, No More Interviews | Track Review 🎵

Detroit rapper Big Sean keeps it real on hook-less rap single, “No More Interviews.”

Frank Hamilton, Lovedrug | Track Review 🎵

“Lovedrug” provides an impressive snapshot of up-and-coming British singer/songwriter, Frank Hamilton.

DNCE, Good Day | Track Review 🎵

“Good Day” gives DNCE another catchy, carefree, and fun single. It’s slickly produced much like previous singles by the pop collective.

Big Sean, Bounce Back | Track Review 🎵

Big Sean returns fiercely with “Bounce Back,” a single filled with agile rhymes, personality, and a heaping dose of swagger.

Bruno Mars, Versace on the Floor | Track Review 🎵

Bruno Mars returns with the second single from his third LP ‘24K Magic,’ slick, 80s inspired ballad, “Versace on the Floor.”

Nathan Sykes, Famous | Track Review 🎵

Former boy bander Nathan Sykes shows off mad chops on “Famous,” a standout single from his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

Gnash, home | Track Review 🎵

Up and coming singer/songwriter Gnash shines on his second post-“I Hate U I Love U” single, “home.” He is assisted by Johnny Yukon.

Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).

James Arthur, Can I Be Him | Track Review 🎵

British pop musician impresses on “Can I Be Him,” a single from his sophomore album, 'Back from the Edge.'