2021 | The Musical Hype

“Joystick” | 5ive Songs

On this 54th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the “JOYSTICK” in some form or fashion.

Big Red Machine – Justin Vernon & Aaron Dessner – have a surefire hit with “Renegade,” featuring and co-written by Taylor Swift.

Post-retirement, Grammy-nominated rapper Logic brings confident bars on the brief “Vaccine,” set to appear on Bobby Tarantino III.

Rapper G Herbo commences his sixth studio album, 25, with a short but gritty, potent, and ‘real talk’ banger, “I Don’t Wanna Die.”

Dan Reynolds and Imagine Dragons have their hearts in the right place on “Wrecked,” even if execution holds them back to a degree.

Brent Faiyaz shines on “Wasting Time,” supported by The Neptunes behind the boards and a strong guest verse by Drake.

On the 10th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Deepthroat” by CupcakKe.

On the 9th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Jessy Dixon, Ladye Love Smith & Lillie Knauls performing, “You Can’t Beat God Giving.”

On the 18th edition of Head 2 Head, Nancy Sinatra & Jessica Simpson duke it over respective takes on “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.”

🎧 Best of the United States… in Most Cases features Azealia Banks, The Carters, Cheat Codes, Enrique Iglesias, Jon Bellion & Shawn Mendes.

Once again, Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator delivers an elite, must-hear album with CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.

DEVIL: A Compendium of 21 Devilish Songs 🎧 features Chris Stapleton, Demi Lovato, Florence + The Machine, Ghost, Masego & The Neighbourhood.