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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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
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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.
    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross: Music Lifts 🎢 πŸ‹ No. 17 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross | Music Lifts 🎢 πŸ‹

    In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Mississippi Mass Choir performing β€œNear The Cross.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 27, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Wake Me Up: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 34 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    The Weeknd, Wake Me Up (Ft. Justice) | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œWake Me Up” performed by The Weeknd featuring Justice.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 27, 2025 ago
    Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves: Head 2 Head No. 11 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope, mudhutdigital.com; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves | Head 2 Head

    In the 11th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars and Sam Tsui x Casey Breves contend for the best rendition of β€œDie With a Smile.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 26, 2025 ago
    Taylor Swift, The Black Dog: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 33 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Taylor Swift, The Black Dog | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œThe Black Dog” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 26, 2025 ago
    Binoy, POPular: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 34 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Binoy Zachariah Music; 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Binoy, POPular | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 34th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œPOPular” performed by Kenyan queer musician, Binoy.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 25, 2025 ago
    The Isley Brothers, Work To Do: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 66 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Isley Brothers, Work To Do | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œWork To Do” by The Isley Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 25, 2025 ago
    13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-VectorsΒ from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something | Playlist 🎧

    13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something features songs by Anthony Hamilton, Britney Spears, Cloudy June, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and The Supremes.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 25, 2025 ago
    Marvin Sapp, Close the Door: Controversial Songs No. 14 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Marvin Sapp; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Marvin Sapp, Close the Door | Controversial Songs

    In the 14th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind β€œClose the Door” by Marvin Sapp.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 24, 2025 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Henry, come on [πŸ“·: Lana Del Rey / Universal Music Operations Limited]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Bluebird | Song Review 🎡

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey sounds stunning on her second single of 2025, β€œBluebird.” β€œBluebird” > β€œHenry, come on.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 24, 2025 ago
    The Miracles, Do It Baby: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 65 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Miracles, Do It Baby | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 65th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œDo It Baby” by the legendary Motown collective, The Miracles.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 24, 2025 ago
    Halle, Back and Forth: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 32 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Halle, Back and Forth | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 32nd edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œBack and Forth” by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Halle.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 24, 2025 ago
    Bryce Quartz, Sodomite: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 33 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; AVO Entertainment; 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Bryce Quartz, Sodomite | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 33rd edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œSodomite” performed by Bryce Quartz featuring Big Daddy Karsten.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 23, 2025 ago

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