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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

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Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion | Face Off

In the fourth edition of Face Off (2026), Jennifer Rush and Céline Dion face off for the best rendition of “The Power Of Love.”

0 Columns, Face Off, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 28, 2026

Labrinth, Debris | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 17th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Debris” performed by British rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, Labrinth.

0 Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Feb 28, 2026

Gustaph, Because of You | Beaming with Pride

In the 17th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Because of You” performed by Belgian singer, songwriter, and producer Gustaph.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Feb 27, 2026

The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless | Dazzling Duets

In the ninth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), R&B singer-songwriter The Weeknd and rapper Playboi Carti collaborate on “Timeless.”

0 Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 27, 2026

Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist

Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 27, 2026

Peaches, No Lube So Rude | Spicy Tunez

In the 17th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “No Lube So Rude” by Peaches.

0 Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Feb 26, 2026

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