2021 music reviews | The Musical Hype

24kGoldn, Prada | Track Review

24kGoldn, assisted by Lil Tecca, ‘ball out’ on “Prada,” a short, sweet, and expectedly shallow melodic rap single.

Viral British pop artist PinkPanthress exhibits potential on “I must apologise,” The fifth single from her debut mixtape to hell with it.

Italian rock band Måneskin shine on their raunch, unapologetic single, “MAMMAMIA.” They also, defend themselves, believe it or not.

On Star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves does a fine job executing a divorce album, and continues expanding (or distancing herself from) country.

New Jersey pop singer/songwriter Jeremy Zucker delivers the goods on his tight, 12-track sophomore album, Crusher.

Two highly decorated, iconic musicians – Elton John and Stevie Wonder – make sweet music together on the spirit, ear catching “Finish Line.”

Danish pop artist Asbjørn ‘brings it on home’ on his moving, transcendent, sermon to the LGBTQ community, “Be Human (Pride Version).”

Los Angeles rock band Badflower, led by Josh Katz, deliver an engaging and entertaining sophomore album with This is How the World Ends.

Rising Maine pop singer/songwriter Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) shines on his dark yet satisfying single, “Death Wish.”

Atlanta rapper Gunna taps fellow Atlantan rapper Future for “Too Easy,” a flex track that’s entertaining but doesn’t break new ground.

Alternative collective Coldplay and K-Pop superstars BTS successfully collaborate on the entertaining, ‘universal’ single, “My Universe.”

Grammy-nominated R&B singer GIVĒON shines on “For Tonight,” the promo single from his forthcoming debut album.