~ 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


Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review

During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What's our verdict?

Adele, Hello | Track Review

Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”

Meek Mill Versus Drake: Comparing the Diss Tracks

Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it's Drake, hands down!).

Track Review: Britney Spears ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Pretty Girls’

Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea misfire on single “Pretty Girls.” Some will think it's “cute” while others will know it's nothing more than a “Fancy” retread.

Panic! At The Disco, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

Latest Panic! At The Disco single, “Hallelujah,” ranks among the deepest songs of the alternative band's decade-long career.

Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review

Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with "A Couple of Forevers," the promo single for her fourth studio album, 'Better.' 

Whitney Houston, ‘I Look to You’ (Duet Version) | Track Review

R. Kelly joins the late Whitney Houston on a duet version of “I Look to You,” the promo single for compilation ‘I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.’

Mariah Carey, ‘Triumphant (Get ‘Em)’ | Track Review

Mariah Carey comes off as too selfless on her comeback single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)," featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross.

Lupe Fiasco, ‘Lamborghini Angels’ | Track Review

Lupe Fiasco delivers another intelligent and clever single with  "Lamborghini Angels." As always, his flow is solid, driving, and unfaltering.