2023 song reviews | The Musical Hype

KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend | Song Review

Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA taps singer Rochelle Jordan for the fabulous single, “Lover/Friend.”

German producer Felix Jaehn delivers another, epic dance bop with “Still Fall,” featuring vocals by Joe Housley.

Calgary rap-funk musician Sinzere brings some serious heat to the dancefloor with her single, “Boogie.”

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

Rapper Flo Milli drops an entertaining, sex banger with “Never Lose Me,” assisted on the remix by Lil Yachty.

Talented Kenyan pop musician Binoy delivers one of the best, hypnotic, slow-burn ballads of 2023 with “Cosmic Cowboy.”

Alternative neo-psych duo MGMT compel on “Bubblegum Dog,” the second single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey shines on her cover of the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé drops an aggressive, attitude-laden, and ultra-entertaining banger with “MY HOUSE.”

R&B singer Tink makes it clear how much of a dog he’s been on the short but hella potent single, “40x.”

Pop singer/songwriter Jude York delivers a must-hear, thought-provoking pop single with “Cheerleaders and Jocks.”

DJ/producers Diplo and HUGEL tap London-based singer/songwriter Julia Church for the assist on the ‘high’ flying single, “Stay High.”