2021 music reviews | The Musical Hype

Alicia Keys, Best of Me | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys continues to chase a vibe on singles “Best of Me (Originals)” and “Best of Me (Unlocked).”

Quavo (of Migos) enlists Yung Miami (of City Girls) for the entertaining, flex-heavy trap banger, “Strub Tha Ground.”

Spectral Display Find New Energy With ‘You’re My Religion’. Read the full review here.

R&B musician Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) ‘kills it’ once more on his latest, vibe-laden single, “Nothing Feel Better.”

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd make a formidable team on the irresistibly catchy, minor-key dance single, “Moth to a Flame.”

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid releases a pleasant, respectable single with “Present,” but fails to ascend to the next level.

Philly standout Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) delivers a surefire bop and vibe on the brief but potent single, “I Feel Good.”

Fresh off the success of the ‘Applebee’s song,’ Walker Hayes strikes while the fire is hot on the infectious “U Gurl.”

Belgian musician extraordinaire Stromae makes a brilliant return with single “Santé,” his first new music in eight years.

MXY is ushering forth a new age in Asian hip hop with her latest release, ‘Mind, Body & Soul’. Read the full review here.

Grammy-winning pop artist Adele returns formidably on “Easy on Me,” a personal promo single from her anticipated fourth studio album, 30.

‘Da Candyman’ is the newest single to hit the airways from Wayne Dreadski. He stands out from the get-go. Read the review here.