The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
      • Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
      • Dazzling Duets
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Controversial Songs
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Head 2 Head 🗣️
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    R&B tracks

    H.E.R., "21": The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    H.E.R., 21 | Track Review

    Grammy-winning urban contemporary standout H.E.R. continues to get better and better and better, exhibited by her stellar, reflective single, “21.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 2, 2019 ago
    Beyoncé, "Spirit" (From Disney's 'The Lion King'): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Beyoncé, Spirit | Track Review

    Despite her good intentions to elevate the ‘spirit,’ the Beyoncé original “Spirit” from the 2019 remake of ‘The Lion King’ falls short of the glory.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 16, 2019 ago
    Raphael Saadiq, "Glory to the Veins" (Ft. Ernest Turner): The Musical Hype Track review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Raphael Saadiq, Glory to the Veins | Track Review

    R&B musician extraordinaire Raphael Saadiq shines on his ‘short, but sweet’ second single from 2019, “Glory to the Veins,” featuring Ernest Turner on piano. 

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    H.E.R., "Racks" (Ft. YBN Cordae): The Musical Hype Track Review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    H.E.R., Racks | Track Review

    H.E.R., fresh off two Grammy wins, drops a surefire bop made for summer with “Racks” featuring rising rapper YBN Cordae. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 2, 2019 ago
    Music

    Kygo & Whitney Houston, Higher Love | Track Review 🎵

    Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo superbly remixes “Higher Love,” a previously unreleased 1991 Whitney Houston cover of a 1986 Steve Winwood cut.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
    Chris Brown, "Wobble Up" (Ft. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Chris Brown, Wobble Up | Track Review

    Chris Brown remains raunchy AF on “Wobble Up,” the third advance single from his ninth solo album, ‘Indigo.’ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy assist.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 17, 2019 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, "Purple Emoji" (Ft. J. Cole): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, Purple Emoji | Track Review

    The ever-versatile Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by rapper extraordinaire J. Cole, delivers a short but totally intriguing new R&B single, “Purple Emoji.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 29, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Enough (Single) - The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Fantasia, Enough | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia returns “Enough,” her first new original R&B single since 2016.  She excels on the ‘grown-folks’ R&B ballad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 6, 2019 ago
    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]
    Music

    Lizzo, Cuz I Love You | Track Review 🎵

    Rising rapper, singer, and songwriter Lizzo ‘kills it’ on “Cuz I Love You,” an advance single and from her major label debut, Cuz I Love You.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 4, 2019 ago
    blackbear, ANONYMOUS [📷: Alamo / Interscope]
    Music

    Blackbear, SWEAR TO GOD | Track Review

    Blackbear vows to change for the better on his short, but sweet “SWEAR TO GOD,” an advance single from his 2019 LP, ANONYMOUS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 26, 2019 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Ventura [Photo Credits: Aftermath / 12 Tone Music]
    Music

    Anderson .Paak, King James | Track Review

    Anderson .Paak delivers a respectable message and flaunts his superb musicianship on “King James,” the promo single for his fourth album, ‘Ventura.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2019 ago
    Khalid, Free Spirit [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Khalid, My Bad | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid remains consistent on the ‘short, but sweet’ “My Bad,” the second advance single for his sophomore LP, ‘Free Spirit.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 22 23 24 … 38 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
        • Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
        • Dazzling Duets
        • More Columns
          • Controversial Songs
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Head 2 Head 🗣️
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy