Alessia Cara, ‘Not Today’ | Track Review
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, ‘The Pains of Growing,’ on her 4th advanced single, “Not Today.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, ‘The Pains of Growing,’ on her 4th advanced single, “Not Today.”
![Restless Modern, Things for the Future [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-things-for-the-future-rm-reach.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Restless Modern continues his music ascent on “Things for the Future,” delivering thoughtful, relatable lyrics, balanced production, and honest vocals.
![Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/santino-boutique-le-freak-santino.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’
![Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rita-ora-phoenix-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British-Albanian pop artist Rita Ora shines on “Velvet Rope,” the seventh advanced single appearing on her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Phoenix.’
![The Chainsmokers, Beach House [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-chainsmokers-beach-house-disruptor-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Chainsmokers continue to be prolific dropping yet another new single in 2018, “Beach House,” named after the indie-pop duo.
![ZAYN, No Candle No Light [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/zayn-no-candle-no-light-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Pop singer ZAYN, who continues to be prolific in regards to releasing singles in 2018, enlists hip-hop standout for single “No Candle No Light.”
![Restless Modern, Tell Me What You're Sad [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-tell-me-what-youre-sad-about-rm-reach.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising electronic/pop musician Restless Modern continues to showcase growth as a musician on vibe-laden, satirical gem, “Tell Me What You’re Sad About.”
![XXXTENTACION, Skins [Photo Credits: Bad Vibes Forever / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/xxxtentacion-skins-bad-vibes-forever-empire.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Ahead of his posthumous album, ‘Skins,’ late rapper/singer XXXTENTACION releases an ultra-brief, vibe-filled promo single, “BAD.”
![Backstreet Boys, DNA [Photo Credits: K-bahn / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/backstreet-boys-dna-k-bahn-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In preparation for their highly-anticipated 2019 album, ‘DNA,’ Veteran boy band Backstreet Boys release their second single from the project, “Chances.”
![Alec Benjamin, 1994 [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alec-benjamin-1994-alec-benjamin.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin continues to make a compelling case for himself on his birth-year single, “1994.”
![King Princess, Pussy is God [📷: Zelig / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/king-princes-pussy-is-god-zelig-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising pop artist King Princess celebrates queer love (intact with spiritual references) on her boldly-titled, unapologetic single, “Pussy is God.”
![Ariana Grande, Thank U, Next [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ariana-grande-thank-u-next-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
“Thank U Next” is an honest, therapeutic single that finds Ariana Grande reflecting on life, love, and focusing on bettering herself.