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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย 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.
    Hulvey, True: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 6 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reach; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Hulvey, True | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the sixth edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by Christian rapper, singer, and songwriter Hulvey performing, โ€œTrue.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 9, 2025 ago
    Gracie Abrams, Thatโ€™s So True: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 12 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Grace Abrams / Interscope; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Gracie Abrams, Thatโ€™s So True | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 12th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œThatโ€™s So Trueโ€ performed by Grammy-nominated alt-pop singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 9, 2025 ago
    The Five Satins vs. Boyz II Men: Head 2 Head No. 2 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember, Motown, Universal Digital Enterprises; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Five Satins vs. Boyz II Men | Head 2 Head

    In the second edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Five Satins and Boyz II Men contend for the best rendition of โ€œIn The Still of the Night.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 8, 2025 ago
    Shygirl, True Religion: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Because Music Ltd.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Shygirl, True Religion | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 11th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œTrue Religionโ€ performed by Shygirl featuring Isabella Lovestory & PinkPantheress.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 8, 2025 ago
    Luke-Michael, Closet Door: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 12 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Luke-Michael Music; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Luke-Michael, Closet Door | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 12th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, โ€œCloset Doorโ€ performed by Luke-Michael.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 7, 2025 ago
    Mike Reno, Almost Paradise: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 22 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Mike Reno & Ann Wilson, Almost Paradise | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 22nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œAlmost Paradiseโ€ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson (of Heart).

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 7, 2025 ago
    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manish Jain from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Fab Songs That GET it Going, Vol. 1 features songs by Doja Cat, Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 7, 2025 ago
    Rihanna, Nobodyโ€™s Business: Controversial Songs No. 6 (2024) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Rihanna, Nobodyโ€™s Business | Controversial Songs

    In the sixth edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind โ€œNobodyโ€™s Businessโ€ by Rihanna featuring Chris Brown.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 6, 2025 ago
    David Ruffin, Common Man: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 21 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    David Ruffin, Common Man | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 21st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œCommon Manโ€ by the one-and-only David Ruffin.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 6, 2025 ago
    Malcolm Todd, Chest Pain (I Love): Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Malcolm Todd, Chest Pain (I Love) | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 11th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we tone down the heat to explore the heartbroken vibes behind โ€œChest Pain (I Love)โ€ by Malcolm Todd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 6, 2025 ago
    Matt Fishel, Boxer Shorts & Razor Blades: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Young Lust; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Matt Fishel, Boxer Shorts & Razor Blades | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 11th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, โ€œBoxer Shorts & Razor Bladesโ€ performed by Matt Fishel.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 5, 2025 ago
    Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple: Wacky Wednesday No. 6 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SideOneDummy; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple | Wacky Wednesday

    In the sixth edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, โ€œStart Wearing Purpleโ€ performed by Gogol Bordello.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 5, 2025 ago

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