2021 music reviews | The Musical Hype

Joshua Bassett, Only a Matter of Time | Track Review

While the ‘controversy’ might make the most noise, Joshua Bassett delivers a truly gorgeous, authentic ballad with “Only a Matter of Time.”

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter drops a relatable, overall well-rounded single with “Skin.”

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Higher” by UK electronic collective Clean Bandit featuring Puerto Rican standout, iann dior.

Benny blanco taps Marshmello and Vance Joy – an unlikely cast of characters – for an enjoyable new pop single, “You.”

Selena Gomez successfully continues embracing her heritage on “Baila Conmigo,” alongside rising Puerto Rican artist, Rauw Alejandro.

Lil Mosey returns with the short, melodic single “Holy Water” which is relatively enjoyable but certainly not game changing.

Back with his second drill single, “BOP,” Staten Island rapper CJ brings nothing particularly notable or game changing to the table.

Years after releasing new music, Ashanti returns with an incredibly enjoyable, sexy, and sleek new single, “235 (2:35 I Want You).”

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the incredibly trippy single “Islands Past,” by Saccades (Nicholas Wood).

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the explicit but infectious song “F**k Love,” by Danish newcomers Kids in Fashion.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the intriguing single “Could Have Said,” by Jamaican R&B artist, OpenSoul.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Free” by genre-fluid artist, Branjae and produced by Nathan Wright.