13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ahmed Aziz from Pexels; AcatXlo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-songs-where-you-are-the-focus-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 features songs by Alex Warren, LUKAS OSCAR, Noah Kahan, Prince, and Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco.
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.
Getting to Know… Jolly Rox | Interview
![Getting to Know… Jolly Rox: Interview No. 457 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jolly Rox]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-jolly-rox-interview-457-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 457th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian hard rock/ glam rock band Jolly Rox.
Ed Sheeran, Old Phone | Song Review 🎵
![Ed Sheeran, Old Phone [📷: Warner Music UK Limited / Ed Sheeran Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ed-sheeran-old-phone.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran shines on the reflective, thoughtfully written “Old Phone,” the second single from his 2025 LP, Play.
Pinkfong, Baby Shark | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Pinkfong, Baby Shark: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Smart Study Co., Ltd.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pinkfong-baby-shark-1-Hit-Wonderful-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Baby Shark” performed by the South Korean Educational Entertainment company, Pinkfong.
Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 72 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cheryl-pepsii-riley-thanks-for-my-child-throwback-vibez-72-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Thanks for My Child” by Cheryl Pepsii Riley.
Omarion, I Get It In | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Omarion, I Get It In: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Starrworld Entertainment / Musicworks; 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/2025/05/omarion-i-get-it-in-midnight-heat-35-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I Get It In” by Omarion featuring Gucci Mane.
Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) | Song Review 🎵
![Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) [📷: Interscope / 222]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maroon-5-priceless.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Maroon 5, assisted by Thai rapper and singer LISA, brings the summery vibes on the enjoyable pop single, “Priceless.”
Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever | Song Review 🎵
![Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever [📷: Hot Girl Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/megan-thee-stallion-whenever.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion keeps it brash and unapologetic as fvck on the entertaining rap banger, “Whenever.”
bbno$, boom | Song Review 🎵
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Once more, Canadian rapper and singer bbno$ brings ample entertainment, fun, and laughs with his infectious single, “boom.”
Lorde, What Was That | Song Review 🎵
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Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.
Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meat-loaf-two-out-of-three-aint-bad-throwback-vibez-71-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” by Meat Loaf.
13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist 🎧
![13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eric Moura, Mahdi Bafande from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Elisabeth Guggenberger, Julien Tromeur, Pablo Ibañez, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-up-songs-that-sho-nuff-dont-disappoint.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd.