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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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        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
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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.
    John Duff, Forgotten How to F*ck: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 71 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Donald Duff; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    John Duff, Forgotten How to F*ck | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 71st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Forgotten How to F*ck” by John Duff.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 3, 2024 ago
    Kehlani, When He's Not There (Ft. Lucky Daye) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, When He’s Not There | Song Review 🎵

    Kehlani, assisted by Lucky Daye, brings the heat on “When He’s Not There,” a steamy, irresistibly delicious song about cheating from her mixtape, While We Wait 2.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    Tommy Richman, THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; ISO Supremacy / PULSE / Concord; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Tommy Richman, THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE | Song Review 🎵

    Tommy Richman continues a prolific 2024 with another vibe-laden, irresistible single, “THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    Jamie xx, Dafodil [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Young; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jamie xx, Dafodil | Song Review 🎵

    “Dafodil” is a surefire winner from Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Jamie xx. He’s assisted by Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, and Panda Bear.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    Victoria Monét, SOS (Sex on Sight) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lovett Music, Inc. / RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Victoria Monét, SOS (Sex on Sight) | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winner Victoria Monét, assisted by Grammy-winner Usher, hits all the right notes on the sexy single, “SOS (Sex on Sight).”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    Eagles, Witchy Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 142 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Asylum; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Eagles, Witchy Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 142nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Witchy Woman” by the Eagles.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    11 Kick-butt Songs That Keep It 100 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leonardo Goncalves wild from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Kick-butt Songs That Keep It 100 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Kick-butt Songs That Keep It 100 💯 features songs by AJR, BabyTron, Crystal Waters, Jonas Blue x Eyelar, and Quincy Jones.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2024 ago
    Cliff Edwards & the Disney Studio Chorus, When You Wish Upon a Star: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Walt Disney Company; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Cliff Edwards, When You Wish Upon a Star | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 35th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Cliff Edwards and the Disney Studio Chorus performing, “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 1, 2024 ago
    Kem, Why Would You Stay: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 70 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Kem, Why Would You Stay | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 70th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Why Would You Stay” performed by Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter, Kem.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 1, 2024 ago
    Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Columbia, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head

    In the 35th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Phil Collins and Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).”

    By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 31, 2024 ago
    Norah Jones, Don’t Know Why: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 69 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Norah Jones, Don’t Know Why | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 69th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Don’t Know Why” performed by Norah Jones.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 31, 2024 ago
    RYANN, Gay Struggles: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 54 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; RYANN; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    RYANN, Gay Struggles | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 54th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Gay Struggles” performed by RYANN.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 30, 2024 ago

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