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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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    the musical hype

    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    Haddaway, What Is Love: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management GmbH; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Haddaway, What Is Love | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 15th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “What Is Love” performed by Haddaway.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 22, 2025 ago
    The Deele, Two Occasions: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 64 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Deele, Two Occasions | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 64th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Occasions” by the R&B collective, The Deele.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 22, 2025 ago
    Ciara, Ecstasy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beauty Marks Entertainment; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ciara, Ecstasy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 31st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Ecstasy” by Grammy winner, Ciara.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 22, 2025 ago
    Morgan Wallen, I’m The Problem [📷: Big Loud / Mercury]
    Music

    Morgan Wallen, I Ain’t Comin’ Back | Song Review 🎵

    Country superstar Morgan Wallen and versatile singer/songwriter Post Malone collaborate for a second time on the respectable single, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 21, 2025 ago
    Manúk & Miggy, No Brainer [📷: Manúk]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ & Miggy, No Brainer | Song Review 🎵

    Argentinian, Sydney-based musician MANÚ, collaborating with producer Miggy, drops a fresh, satisfying R&B bop with “No Brainer.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 21, 2025 ago
    Four Tops, Still Water (Love): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 63 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Four Tops, Still Water (Love) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 63rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Still Water (Love)” by the iconic Motown quartet, Four Tops.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 21, 2025 ago
    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manish Jain from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 2 features songs by Bailey Zimmerman, Daniel Caesar, Ne-Yo, Sean Paul, and The Temptations.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 21, 2025 ago
    James Cleveland & The Northern & Southern Choirs of G.M.W.A., Touch The Hem Of His Garment: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Savoy; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Cleveland, Touch The Hem Of His Garment | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 16th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by James Cleveland & The Northern & Southern Choirs of G.M.W.A. performing, “Touch The Hem Of His Garment.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 20, 2025 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Did it On’em: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 32 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cash Money; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Nicki Minaj, Did it On’em | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 32nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Did it On’em” performed by Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 20, 2025 ago
    The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland: Head 2 Head No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland | Head 2 Head

    In the 10th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers and James Cleveland contend for the best rendition of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 19, 2025 ago
    Morgan Wallen, Just In Case: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud / Mercury; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Morgan Wallen, Just In Case | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 31st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Just In Case” performed by Grammy-nominated country musician Morgan Wallen.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 19, 2025 ago
    Ruben, Love That Hurts: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 32 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Markussen Music / Warner Music Norway AS; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Ruben, Love That Hurts | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 32nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Love That Hurts” performed by Norwegian singer/songwriter Ruben.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 18, 2025 ago

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