~ 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


Myylo, “Pink Boy Heart” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ pop musician Myylo, the definition of a ‘walking bop,’ delivers another surefire bop with this latest single, “Pink Boy Heart.”

Latto, “P—y” | Track Review 🎵

Although profane, rapper Latto has a respectable, ‘real talk’ message on her latest single, “P---y.” A famous Betty Wright sample provides a big-time lift.

Matt Jaffe, “Just An Echo” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe returns with his first new single of 2022, “Just An Echo,” and it’s nothing short of epic.

Kingdumb, Basic + Eastern Peak | Track Review 🎵

Kingdumb returns with single, "Basic," as well as B-Side, "Eastern Peak."

Fivio Foreign & The Kid LAROI, “Paris to Tokyo” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Fivio Foreign and melodic rapper/singer The Kid LAROI team up for a short, unexpected single, “Paris to Tokyo.”

brakence, “venus fly trap” | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop musician brakence impresses on his second single from 2022, “venus fly trap,” which encompasses deep infatuation.

Rofi James, Who Am I To You? | Track Review 🎵

Rofi James exude a genuine indie-pop appeal that works perfectly within the context of the industry as it is right now. Read the full review here.

Jxckson, “Siren” | Track Review 🎵

Jxckson, the independent pop artist you need to be spinning, delivers a sickening new bop with “Sirens,” intact with a stellar music video.

Ethan Bortnick, “Engravings” | Track Review 🎵

Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick is as good as advertised on his single, “Engravings,” exhibiting top-notch musicianship and talent.

Judy Pearson, My Guiding Key | Track Review 🎵

Judy Pearson fills the air with raw emotion on her track, 'My Guiding Key'. It is a track which strikes with emotional sentiment,!