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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
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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.
    JoJo, Too Much To Say [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Clover Music LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    JoJo, Too Much To Say | Song Review 🎵

    Despite ‘saying too much,’ JoJo ‘brings the heat’ on “Too Much To Say,” the second single from her 2025 EP, NGL.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 27, 2024 ago
    Al Green, Everybody Hurts: Covers No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Fat Possum; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Green, Everybody Hurts | COVERS

    In the 48th edition of COVERS (2024), Al Green delivers a compelling rendition of “Everybody Hurts” originally performed by R.E.M..

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 27, 2024 ago
    13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Mohamed Hassan, u_if8o5n0ioo, u_ziuenp439c, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs features music courtesy of Benson Boone, FLETCHER, Kehlani, Luther Vandross, *NSYNC, and Zach Bryan.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 27, 2024 ago
    Jennifer Holliday, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Enterprises ; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Jennifer Holliday, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 47th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” performed by Jennifer Holliday.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 26, 2024 ago
    War, Why Can't We Be Friends?: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 189 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Far Out Productions, Inc / Rhino Entertainment Company; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    War, Why Can’t We Be Friends? | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 189th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 26, 2024 ago
    Johnny Orlando, Temptation: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 94 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Not A Label; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Johnny Orlando, Temptation | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 94th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Temptation” by Johnny Orlando.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 26, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… RADA Unearthed: Interview No. 436 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RADA Unearthed]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… RADA Unearthed | Interview 🎤

    In the Q&A in our 436th Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop about RADA Unearthed.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago
    Jack Harlow, Hello Miss Johnson [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Generation Now / Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jack Harlow, Hello Miss Johnson | Song Review 🎵

    While some of the lyrics are questionable, charismatic rapper Jack Harlow delivers an entertaining, vibe-laden single with “Hello Miss Johnson.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago
    Omar Apollo, Te Maldigo (From ‘Queer’) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Omar Apollo / Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, Te Maldigo (From ‘Queer’) | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo shines on “Te Maldigo,” a Spanish-exclusive song from the Luca Guadagnino film, ‘Queer.’

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago
    Miguel, Always Time [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; ByStorm Entertainment / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Miguel, Always Time | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel is authentic, honest, and reflective on the gorgeous ballad, “Always Time.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago
    Gil Scott-Heron, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 188 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gil Scott-Heron, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” by Gil Scott-Heron.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago
    13 Compelling Come Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Compelling Come Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Compelling Come Songs features songs by Al Green, Brooke Candy, Hall & Oates, Patti Austin, and Usher.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago

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