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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.

Kelly Clarkson, Behind These Hazel Eyes → Bangerz N Bopz

In the 64th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Behind These Hazel Eyes” performed by Kelly Clarkson.

0 Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 10, 2026

D’Leesa, Digital Girl → Beaming with Pride

In the 87th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Digital Girl,” performed by Atlanta-based soft, sapphic soul musician D’Leesa.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Oct 9, 2026

Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, Islands In the Stream → Dazzling Duets

In the 36th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers collaborate on the number-one hit “Islands In the Stream.”

0 Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 9, 2026

13 Highly Engaging QUEER Songs → Playlist

13 Highly Engaging QUEER Songs features songs by Arca & Planningtorock, Dog Park Dissidents, Louis Dunford, McCafferty, Ryan Cassata, and The Irrepressibles.