John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation | COVERS
![John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation (The Hope of the World): Covers No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/john-legend-the-roots-our-generation-covers-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of COVERS (2025), John Legend & The Roots deliver a compelling rendition of “Our Generation” originally performed by Ernie Hines.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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.
The Mars Volta, The Widow | Wacky Wednesday
![The Mars Volta, The Widow: Wacky Wednesday No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Mars Volta; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/the-mars-volts-the-widow-wacky-wednesday-24-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Widow,” performed by The Mars Volta.
15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON | Playlist 🎧
![15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Bartek from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/15-compelling-songs-that-are-turned-on.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON features songs by Adele, Alicia Keys, Jack Harlow, Kanye West, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and Victoria Monét.
George Ezra, Budapest | 1 Hit WONDERful
![George Ezra, Budapest: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/george-ezra-budapest-1-hit-wonderful-22-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Budapest” performed by robust-voiced singer-songwriter George Ezra.
Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 92 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/michael-jackson-man-in-the-mirror-throwback-vibez-92-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson.
Latto, Somebody | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Latto, Somebody: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 45 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/latto-somebody-midnight-heat-45-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Somebody” by Grammy-nominated rapper, Latto.
GloRilla, Typa | Song Review 🎵
![GloRilla, “Typa” [📷: CMG / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/glorilla-typa.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla is aggressive regarding love on “Typa,” a single that prominently samples a beloved 2000s Keyshia Cole song.
Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman | Song Review 🎵
![Oliver Anthony Music, Scornful Woman [📷: Ollywoo Family Farms Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/oliver-anthony-music-scornful-woman.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
After prejudging “Scornful Woman,” I repent: Oliver Anthony Music delivers a song featuring epic vocals, thrilling music, and heartfelt, sincere songwriting.
Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous | Song Review 🎵
![Mariah Carey, Type Dangerous [📷: gamma.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mariah-carey-type-dangerous.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
After a seven-year hiatus, Mariah Carey returns with a confident, entertaining, and well-rounded comeback single, “Type Dangerous.”
Sabrina Carpenter, Manchild | Song Review 🎵
![Sabrina Carpenter, Manchild [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sabrina-carpenter-manchild.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter shows artistic growth with her entertaining, irresistible, and stylistically ambiguous single, “Manchild.”
Frankie Valli, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Frankie Valli, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 91 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bob Gaudio & Frankie Valli d/b/a The 4 Seasons Partnership, by arrangement with Warner Special Products; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/frankie-valli-cant-take-my-eyes-off-you-throwback-vibez-91-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 91st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli.
A Dazzling Drove of D Songs | Playlist 🎧
![A Dazzling Drove of D Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A Roy, Jonathan Goncalves, Niko Twisty, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Vanessa Loring from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Eugene, Gerd Altmann, LapinVert [AI photo], Ribhav Agrawal [AI photo] from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/a-dazzling-drove-of-d-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
A Dazzling Drove of D Songs features songs by Kesha, Korn, Omar Apollo, Sebastián Yatra, Victoria Monét, and The Weeknd.