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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.
    Brandy, One Voice: Music Lifts No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Brandy, One Voice | Music Lifts

    In the 38th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Brandy performing “One Voice.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 16, 2025 ago
    Tate McRae, Like I Do: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 92 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Tate McRae, Like I do | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 92nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Like I Do” performed by Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 16, 2025 ago
    James Cleveland vs. The Rance Allen Group: Head 2 Head No. 40 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Inc, Tyscot Music & Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Cleveland vs. The Rance Allen Group | Head 2 Head

    In the 40th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), James Cleveland and The Rance Allen Group contend for the best rendition of “I Stood On the Banks of Jordan.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 15, 2025 ago
    Fergie, Clumsy: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 91 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Fergie, Clumsy | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 91st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Clumsy” performed by Grammy-winning pop artist, Fergie.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 15, 2025 ago
    2charm, boyfriend: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 92 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; STAR SCUM; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    2charm, boyfriend | Beaming with Pride

    In the 92nd edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “boyfriend” performed by Australian indie techno sleeze g00ner pop duo, 2charm.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago
    Lauryn Hill & D’Angelo, Nothing Even Matters: Dazzling Duets No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ruffhouse Records LP; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lauryn Hill & D’Angelo, Nothing Even Matters | Dazzling Duets

    In the 24th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Grammy-winning R&B musicians Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo collaborate on “Nothing Even Matters.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago
    Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce: Throwback Vibez No. 182 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce | Throwback Vibez

    In the 182nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “More Bounce to the Ounce” by Zapp.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago
    An Outstanding Collection of O Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    An Outstanding Collection of O Songs | Playlist 🎧

    An Outstanding Collection of O Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Cardi B, Mad Tsai, Megan Thee Stallion, Troye Sivan, and Tyler Childers.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago
    War, Low Rider: Throwback Vibez No. 181 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Far Out Productions, Inc. / Rhino Entertainment; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    War, Low Rider | Throwback Vibez

    In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Low Rider” by the legendary funk band, War.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 13, 2025 ago
    Taylor Swift, Wood: Midnight Heat No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Taylor Swift, Wood | Midnight Heat

    In the 90th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wood” by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 13, 2025 ago
    ADONXS, Wasted: Beaming with Pride No. 91 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Czech Republic s.r.o.; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    ADONXS, Wasted | Beaming with Pride

    In the 91st edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Wasted” performed by Slovak singer ADONXS.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago
    Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count: Covers No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count | COVERS

    In the 36th edition of COVERS (2025), Mark Wills delivers a compelling rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count,” originally performed by Brandy.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsNovember 12, 2025 ago

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