2021 music reviews | The Musical Hype

Olivia Rodrigo, Drivers License | Track Review

Teen pop actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo ‘shines like a diamond’ on her breakthrough, brokenhearted single, “Drivers License.”

Anthony Hamilton shines on his incredibly woke, socially conscious single, “Mercy” featuring social justice leader Tamika Mallory.

The ‘King of Bops’ about boys, Myylo, warms up January 2021 with his fabulous four-track EP, I Do.

Los Angeles darkwave/post-punk collective Ashrr check off all of the boxes on their impressive, late 2020 single, “Dark Eyes.”

Although it runs long, there is plenty to like about Dangerous: The Double Album, the sophomore LP by country standout, Morgan Wallen.

Rising Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson returns with her first single of 2021, “Talk About Love,” assisted by Young Thug.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “UGLY,” by rapper Russ featuring Grammy-nominated rapper, Lil Baby.

MOD SUN and Avril Lavigne make an unlikely collaboration work incredibly well on the short but sweet single, “Flames.”

Rapper Saweetie, assisted by fellow, Grammy-nominated rapper, Doja Cat, brings the heat (and friendship) on the enjoyable “Best Friend.”

Pop standout ZAYN drops the enjoyable and sensual single “Vibez,” which appears on his third studio album, Nobody is Listening.

R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan makes a compelling comeback with Heaux Tales, her first album in six years.

Kid Cudi reminds us why he’s such a beloved, key figure in hip-hop with his fine seventh studio album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.