~ 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


Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵

New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”

Dua Lipa, Training Season | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa ‘does the da-yum thang’ once again on “Training Season,” the infectious second single from her third studio LP.

Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

Beyoncé, 16 Carriages | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé stupendously ushers in Act II, the follow-up to Renaissance, with the gorgeous, stunning country ballad, “16 Carriages.”

Beyoncé, Texas Hold ‘Em | Song Review 🎵

Beyoncé superbly showcases her country/western chops on “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of two advance singles from her 2024 LP, Act II.

Dixon Dallas, Leave This All Behind | Song Review 🎵

On his latest single, “Leave This All Behind,” gay country musician Dixon Dallas is in need of new boyfriend – “one that treats me like a queen.”

Conan Gray, Lonely Dancers | Song Review 🎵

Conan Gray continues to expand his artistry on “Lonely Dancers,” a brief but potent advance single from his third studio LP, Found Heaven.

JVKE, lavender | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter JVKE taps R&B singer/songwriter Pink Sweat$ for the assist on “lavender,” a calm, romantic addition to any playlist.

Latto, Sunday Service | Song Review 🎵

Female rap beef continues to be all the rage in 2024, and Latto offers up her diss track, “Sunday Service,” to her nemesis, Ice Spice.

Kacey Musgraves, Deeper Well | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country musician Kacey Musgraves provides deep reflection on “Deeper Well,” the title track and promo single from her sixth studio LP.