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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.
    Geordie Kieffer, Jesus Van: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 60 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; +1; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Geordie Kieffer, Jesus Van | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 60th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Jesus Van” performed by Geordie Kieffer.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 20, 2024 ago
    Dusty Springfield, Son of a Preacher Man: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 153 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Dusty Springfield, Son of a Preacher Man | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 153rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 20, 2024 ago
    11 Thrilling, Unapologetic Lick Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, Юлиана Маринина, João Valverde, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Ronin., Solomon Mawuli Boahen, Wallace Castro, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Thrilling, Unapologetic Lick Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Thrilling, Unapologetic Lick Songs features songs by Denise LaSalle, GloRilla, NLE Choppa, Scrim, and Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 20, 2024 ago
    Paul Anka & Odia Coates, (You’re) Having My Baby: Controversial Songs No. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Paul Anka, (You’re) Having My Baby | Controversial Songs

    In the 5th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka and Odia Coates.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 19, 2024 ago
    Donna Summer, She Works Hard For The Money: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 152 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Donna Summer, She Works Hard For The Money | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 152nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 19, 2024 ago
    Micah McLaurin, Call Me: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 76 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Micah McLaurin; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Micah McLaurin, Call Me | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 76th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Call Me” by Micah McLaurin.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 19, 2024 ago
    Benedict Cork, I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 59 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Benedict Cork; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Benedict Cork, I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 59th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While” performed by Benedict Cork.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 18, 2024 ago
    Whitney Houston vs. Ryland James: Head 2 Head No. 41 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 21 Entertainment Group, Arista; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Ryland James, You’re Still My Man | COVERS

    In the 38th edition of COVERS (2024), Ryland James delivers a compelling rendition of “You’re Still My Man” originally performed by Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 18, 2024 ago
    13 Fantastic LET Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leonardo Goncalves wild from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Fantastic LET Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Fantastic LET Songs feature songs by Jung Kook, Lil Yachty, Marvin Gaye, Prince and the Revolution, Rauw Alejandro, and Rina Sawayama.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 18, 2024 ago
    Ericdoa, search & destroy [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; ericdoa / LISTEN TO THE KIDS; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    ericdoa, search & destroy | Song Review 🎵

    Gen-Z standout ericdoa drops an ear-catching single, “search & destroy,” which references the popular video game, Call of Duty.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago
    Shawn Mendes, Nobody Knows [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Island; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, Nobody Knows | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Canadian pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes delivers another strong advance single from Shawn with “Nobody Knows.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago
    Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

    Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 17, 2024 ago

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