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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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DigBar & Jake Hole, The Lube Heist | Beaming with Pride

In the 13th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “The Lube Heist” performed by DigBar & Jake Hole.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Feb 13, 2026

Al Green & RAYE, Perfect Day | Dazzling Duets

In the seventh edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), iconic musician Al Green and Grammy-nominated British standout RAYE collaborate on “Perfect Day.”

0 Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music By the musical hype|Feb 13, 2026

Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 | Playlist

Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 features songs by Joji, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, Malcolm Todd, Megan Thee Stallion, Soft Cell, and The B-52’s.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 13, 2026

Macklemore, Penis Song | Spicy Tunez

In the 13th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Penis Song” by Macklemore.

0 Columns, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Feb 12, 2026

Charlie Puth, Cry | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth enlists smooth jazz god Kenny G for the incredibly sophisticated single, “Cry.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Feb 12, 2026

ZAYN, Die For Me | Song Review

The handsome and talented, but heartbroken pop singer-songwriter ZAYN does his big one on “Die For Me,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL.