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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Flash & Max Laney, Between My Thighs | Beaming with Pride

In the 73rd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Between My Thighs,” performed by Flash & Max Laney.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 21, 2026

13 Dazzling, Delightful, and Dynamic Duets | Playlist

13 Dazzling, Delightful, and Dynamic Duets features songs by Bill Medley, Brandon Lake, Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and Nelly.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 21, 2026

Billy Ray Cyrus, Achy Breaky Heart | The Flops

In the sixth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Achy Breaky Heart,” famously covered by Billy Ray Cyrus.

0 Columns, Music, Pop Culture, The Flops By the musical hype|Aug 20, 2026

DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With a knack for bops, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter DESTIN CONRAD gives listeners an irresistibly delicious treat with “FAVORITE LOVER.”