2021 track reviews | The Musical Hype

DaBaby, Masterpiece | Track Review

DaBaby returns with his first single of 2021, “Masterpiece,” which is entertaining enough but fails to move the needle ultimately.

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Roaring 20s,” by rapper Flo Milli.

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande enlists Grammy-nominated rappers Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion for the “34+35 (Remix).”

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.

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

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

Kings of Leon continues a strong comeback with “100,000 People,” a lengthy promo track from the band’s 8th studio LP, When You See Yourself.

Kings of Leon make a strong comeback with “The Bandit,” the lead single from their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself.

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.”