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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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      • 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.
    K-Ci, If You Think You’re Lonely Now: Covers No. 49 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Geffen; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
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    K-Ci, If You Think You’re Lonely Now | COVERS

    In the 49th edition of COVERS (2024), K-Ci delivers a compelling rendition of “If You Think You’re Lonely Now” originally performed by Bobby Womack.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 4, 2024 ago
    13 More Irresistible YOU Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alla Eddine Taleb, Jose Musa, Khalil Ahmad, Kindel Media, Shazard R. from Pexels] 
    Evergreen

    13 More Irresistible YOU Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Irresistible YOU Songs features songs by Bobby Womack, Hall & Oates, Mary J. Blige, Mathew V, The Staple Singers, and Vardaan Arora.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 4, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know…These Dead Machines: Interview No. 442 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; These Dead Machines]
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    Getting to Know… These Dead Machines | Interview

    In the 442nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Manchester, UK rock musician These Dead Machines.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 3, 2024 ago
    Van McCoy, The Hustle: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AVCO Records Corp.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Van McCoy, The Hustle | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 48th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “The Hustle” performed by the late Van McCoy.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 3, 2024 ago
    Stephanie Mills, Never Knew Love Like This Before: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 193 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Stephanie Mills, Never Knew Love Like This Before | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 193rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 3, 2024 ago
    Gerald Levert, Made To Love Ya: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 96 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Gerald Levert, Made To Love Ya | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In a tamer, 96th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the dedicated love song, “Made To Love Ya” by the late Gerald Levert.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 3, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… Frequency Overload: Interview No. 441 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Frequency Overload]
    Music

    Getting to Know… Frequency Overload | Interview

    In the 441st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Long Island heavy metal band, Frequency Overload.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago
    G-Eazy, Nada [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Nada | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper G-Eazy remains true to who he is as an artist on his brief, confident, and sample-fueled single, “Nada.” He doesn’t move the needle.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago
    Polo G, No More Heroes [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Polo G, No More Heroes | Song Review 🎵

    Chicago rapper Polo G keeps things melodic and ‘a buck’ on his brief post-HOOD POET single, “No More Heroes.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago
    Kesha, DELUSIONAL [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kesha; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Kesha, DELUSIONAL | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha shines on “DELUSIONAL,” her second single as an independent artist.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago
    War, The Cisco Kid: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 192 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Far Out Productions, Inc. / Rhino Entertainment Company; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    War, The Cisco Kid | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 192nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “The Cisco Kid” by War.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago
    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Thomas Nguka from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 2 features songs by Andraé Crouch, Meghan Trainor, Paris Hilton, Stevie Wonder, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 2, 2024 ago

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