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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
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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.
    The Time, Jungle Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 201 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Time, Jungle Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 201st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Jungle Love” by Minneapolis funk band, The Time.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 17, 2024 ago
    Matt Rogers, Rudolph the Deep Throat Reindeer: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 100 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Matt Rogers, Rudolph the Deep Throat Reindeer | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 100th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Rudolph the Deep Throat Reindeer” by Matt Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 17, 2024 ago
    Ne-Yo, Show Me [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Ne-Yo / ONErpm; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Ne-Yo, Show Me | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo proves he’s ‘still got it’ on his enjoyable, sensual R&B ballad, “Show Me.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2024 ago
    ian, No Way [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; BuVision, LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    ian, No Way | Song Review 🎵

    Gen-Z rapper ian (Ian Smith) brings nothing new, game-changing, or substantial to the table in his brief single, “No Way.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2024 ago
    Paco, BODY SHOP. [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Paco; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Paco, BODY SHOP. | Song Review 🎵

    Paco taps Tommy Richman for the assist on his fun, groovy, and sensual-minded hip-hop single, “BODY SHOP.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2024 ago
    Kool & The Gang, Jungle Boogie: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 200 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kool & The Gang, Jungle Boogie | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 200th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & The Gang.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2024 ago
    1 Bangers from the 2000s That Kick A** [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Bangers from the 2000s That Kick A** | Playlist 🎧

    11 Bangers from the 2000s That Kick Ass features songs by Beyoncé, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, T.I., and Usher.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 16, 2024 ago
    The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, The Birthday of a King: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brooklyn Tabernacle Music; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, The Birthday of a King | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 47th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, featuring Susan Pettrey, performing, “The Birthday of a King.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 15, 2024 ago
    Matt Rogers, santa boy: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 95 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dripping Wet; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Matt Rogers, santa boy | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 95th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “santa boy” performed by the multitalented Matt Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 15, 2024 ago
    Jennifer Holliday vs. Jennifer Hudson: Head 2 Head No. 49 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Enterprises; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Jennifer Holliday vs. Jennifer Hudson | Head 2 Head

    In the 49th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson contend for the best rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 14, 2024 ago
    Morgan Wallen, Man Made a Bar: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 94 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Morgan Wallen, Man Made a Bar | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 94th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Man Made a Bar” performed by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 14, 2024 ago
    DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, men: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 81 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, men | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 81st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “men” performed by DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 13, 2024 ago

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