2017 track reviews | The Musical Hype

Lana Del Rey, Love | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

Pop band Maroon 5 collaborates with southern rapper Future for frigid new single, “Cold,” which arrived Valentine’s Day, 2017.

Burgeoning teen R&B singer Khalid delivers a sensational single in “Location,” a relatable gem about young love.

Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.

Up-and-coming teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on his throwback urban contemporary single, “Shot Down.”

R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

British musician Sampha delivers an authentic tale of heartache and heartbreak with “Timmy’s Prayer,” a single from debut LP, ‘Process.’

Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional, and reflective gem with “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano,” a single from debut LP, PROCESS.

Alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons return with a gargantuan, new single, “Believer.” All in all, you should ‘believe’ in it.

Christian rapper Lecrae delivers a spiritual banger with “Blessings.” He gets a welcome assist from Ty Dolla $ign.

Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.