2018 track reviews | The Musical Hype

Tyga, ‘Dip’ | Track Review

Tyga, assisted by Nicki Minaj, drop an utterly shallow, sexually-charged banger with “Dip.” Both have delivered better performances in the past.

“Thank U Next” is an honest, therapeutic single that finds Ariana Grande reflecting on life, love, and focusing on bettering herself.

L.A.-based Italian-American singer, songwriter, and musician STF (Stefan Poole) ‘brings the heat’ on his superb debut single, “Lookalike.”

Following “Cry Alone,” Lil Peep returns with “Runaway,” the second single from his posthumous LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

“Party for One,” a hella catchy anthem of self-love, could be the single that gives Canadian pop artist Carly Rae Jepsen another big-time, pop hit.

Trey Songz keeps his overt sexual formula ‘alive and well’ on single “Shootin Shots,” which features appearances from Ty Dolla $ign and Tory Lanez.

Martin Garrix continues his ascent in the dance game with his bright, inspirational, and uplifting gem, “Dreamer,” featuring R&B singer Mike Yung.

Grammy-winning alternative collective Imagine Dragons release “Machine,” their third advance single from their fourth studio album, ‘Origins.’

Continuing to release singles throughout 2018, Production/DJ duo The Chainsmokers return with the brief, enjoyable “Siren,” co-produced by Aazar.

Lauren Jauregui proves she has the chops to be a compelling, truly viable pop artist on her soulful, solo debut single, “Expectations.”

Takeoff of Southern rap trio Migos, drops his debut solo single, “Last Memory.” The results are respectable, but not ‘earth shattering.’

Following “Conversations With my Wife,” Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with another compelling single, “JT.”