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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.
    Jorja Smith, What Are The Odds [📷: FAMM]
    Music

    Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English musician Jorja Smith and Nigerian musician Wizkid make a formidable duo on the silky-smooth, vibe-filled smash, “Alive.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 7, 2026 ago
    J-Shin, One Night Stand: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Slip-N-Slide Records, Inc.; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    J-Shin, One Night Stand | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 27th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “One Night Stand” by J-Shin featuring LaTocha Scott.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 7, 2026 ago
    Ezra, Let Me Love U Better [📷: TSNMI]
    Music

    Ezra, Let Me Love U Better | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 19-year-old R&B singer-songwriter Ezra delivers an authentic, impressive, and sophisticated single with “Let Me Love U Better.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    DESTIN CONRAD, NERVOUS [📷: Above Ground Ent / Destin Conrad / EMPIRE]
    LGBTQ

    DESTIN CONRAD, NERVOUS | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter DESTIN CONRAD taps into his Jamaican roots on his entertaining and infectious reggae single, “NERVOUS.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Beyoncé, MORNING DEW (DONK) [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia Records]
    Music

    Beyoncé, MORNING DEW (DONK) | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Versatile pop superstar Beyoncé shines once more on her ultra-chill, sexy, and soulful single, “MORNING DEW (DONK).”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Omar Rudberg, Careless [📷: TEN Records]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Rudberg, Careless | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Venezuelan Swedish singer-songwriter Omar Rudberg drops a carefree, entertaining, vibrant pop bop with “Careless.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Billy Ocean, Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run): Throwback Vibez No. 75 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Billy Ocean, Caribbean Queen | Throwback Vibez

    In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” by Billy Ocean.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Brown, Franco Monsalvo, Nicolas Arroyo, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge | Playlist

    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge features songs by 5 Seconds of Summer, Alex Schor x Digbar, Donny Hathaway, Drake, and Wings.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir, I've Got a Testimony: Music Lifts No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Meek Records; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir, I’ve Got a Testimony | Music Lifts

    In the 26th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir performing “I’ve Got a Testimony.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 5, 2026 ago
    Drake, Plot Twist: Bangerz N Bopz No. 49 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OVO / Republic Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Drake, Plot Twist | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 49th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Plot Twist” performed by Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter Drake.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 4, 2026 ago
    Mike Taveira, Sweet Delusion: Beaming with Pride No. 58 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Mike Taveira; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Mike Taveira, Sweet Delusion | Beaming with Pride

    In the 58th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Sweet Delusion” performed by pop singer-songwriter Mike Taveira.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 3, 2026 ago
    Katy Perry, Watch It Burn [📷: Capitol Records LLC]
    Music

    Katy Perry, Watch It Burn | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated pop superstar Katy Perry releases a respectable, empowering single with “Watch It Burn.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 3, 2026 ago

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