2021 track reviews | The Musical Hype

Gabrielle Aplin, “Skylight” | Track Review

English singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin shines on her hypnotic single, “Skylight” – a terrific gift to close out 2021.

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge provided fans with an early Christmas gift with an enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Holy Water.”

Unlikely collaborators Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen – rap and country – drop a surefire crossover hit with “Broadway Girls.”

Grammy-nominated Colombian musician Camilo shines on his nightmare-fueled single, “Pesadilla.”

Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.

Rick Ross ‘does his thing’ on “Little Havana,” assisted by self-proclaimed cocaine king, Willie Falcon and The-Dream.

Schmuck’s latest rock album, ‘Stoking The Unrest’, propels them ahead. Read the full review here.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, “2021” where they seek to return to simpler times.

Melodic rapper Juice WRLD returns with another posthumous record, “Wandered to LA,” assisted by pop superstar, Justin Bieber.

Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes channels his recent breakup into a marvelous, vulnerable single, “It’ll Be Okay.”

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a compelling, powerful return with “Good Morning Gorgeous.”