2022 music reviews | The Musical Hype

Nicki Minaj, “Bussin” | Track Review

Nicki Minaj, once more assisted by Lil Baby, brings ample attitude and energy to the short but potent single, “Bussin.”

As always, Grammy-nominated rapper Pusha T brings the heat on “Diet Coke,” set to appear on his 2022 album, It’s Not Dry Yet.

Grammy-winning Latin pop musician ROSALÍA drops another surefire bop with her first single from 2022, “SAOKO.”

Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW join forces on “emo girl,” a pop-punk track with a dumb chorus and no shortage of predictable, emo clichés.

Ecology is on the minds of Red Hot Chili Peppers, who return with their first new single, “Black Summer,” in nearly six years.

Tate McRae makes Gen-Z’s (and everybody else’s) ears perk up with her fun and relatable pop/rock bop, “she’s all I wanna be.”

Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld & Tucker Halpern) drop a truly sinful single, “Original Sin,” in advance of their sophomore album, WET TENNIS.

Nicki Minaj returns, assisted by ubiquitous rapper Lil Baby on the confident banger, “Do We Have a Problem?”

On his 18-minute EP, Tough Love, pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims exhibits ample potential, captivating us with his impressive instrument.

On his third studio album, Boyology, Asbjørn delivers an enthralling album that is authentic, honest, and incredibly entertaining.

Mary J. Blige continues her ‘comeback tour’ with “Rent Money” featuring Dave East, the third single from Good Morning Gorgeous.

Years & Years – now comprised of only Olly Alexander – brings the heat in 2022 with a terrific third album, Night Call.