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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.

Arca & Planningtorock, Queer | Beaming with Pride

In the 71st edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Queer” performed by nonbinary and trans musicians Arca and Planningtorock.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2026

kwn & DESTIN CONRAD, all fours | Dazzling Duets

In the 32nd edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), contemporary R&B artists kwn and DESTIN CONRAD collaborate on “all fours.”

0 Columns, Dazzling Duets, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2026

21 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist

21 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by BigXthaPlug, BTS, Candi Staton, Emei, George Benson, and Sabrina Carpenter.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2026

Martha Reeves, The Star-Spangled Banner | The Flops

In the fifth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable recording of “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed live by Motown legend Martha Reeves.