Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall | Head 2 Head
![Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall: Head 2 Head No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Atlantic, Sweat It Out; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brandy-monica-vs-james-mac-vall-head-2-head-1-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the first edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Brandy & Monica and James Mac & Vall contend for the best rendition of “The Boy Is Mine.”
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 Dare, Girls | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![The Dare, Girls: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A Dare Is A Business / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-dare-girls-bangerz-n-bopz-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Girls” performed by the alternative, one-man project, The Dare.
Pansy Division, Groovy Underwear | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Pansy Division, Groovy Underwear: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; DistroKid; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pansy-division-groovy-underwear-beaming-with-pride-10-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Groovy Underwear” performed by Pansy Division.
Linda Ronstadt, Blue Bayou | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Linda Ronstadt, Blue Bayou: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/linda-ronstadt-blue-bayou-throwback-vibez-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Blue Bayou,” the cover by the versatile 11-time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt.
12 Unsettling Songs About Murderers & Serial Killers | Playlist 🎧
![12 Unsettling Songs About Murderers & Serial Killers (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/12-unsettling-songs-about-murderers-and-serial-killers.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
12 Unsettling Songs About Murderers & Serial Killers features songs by Cannibal Corpse, Defeated Sanity, Ghost, SKYND, Slipknot, and The Killers.
Venom, Possessed | Controversial Songs
![Venom, Possessed: Controversial Songs No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sanctuary; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/venom-possessed-controversial-songs-5-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Possessed” by English heavy metal band Venom.
Bette Midler, From a Distance | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bette Midler, From a Distance: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bette-midler-from-a-distance-throwback-vibez-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “From a Distance” by iconic singer and actress Bette Midler.
Ayesha Erotica, Hardcore Anal Banging | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ayesha Erotica, Hardcore Anal Banging: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ayesha Erotica; 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/2025/01/ayesha-erotica-hardcore-anal-banging-midnight-heat-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hardcore Anal Banging” by Ayesha Erotica.
Benjamin, GAY | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Benjamin, GAY: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Finland; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/benjamin-gay-beaming-with-pride-9-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “GAY” performed by Finnish pop musician Benjamin.
R. Kelly, Sadie | COVERS
![R. Kelly, Sadie: Covers No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/r-kelly-sadie-covers-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of COVERS (2025), R. Kelly delivers a compelling rendition of “Sadie,” originally performed by The Spinners.
Björk, The Dull Flame Of Desire | Wacky Wednesday
![Björk, The Dull Flame Of Desire: Wacky Wednesday No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; One Little Independent / Wellhart Limited; 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/2025/01/bjork-the-dull-flame-of-desire-wacky-wednesday-5-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Dull Flame Of Desire” performed by Björk.
13 More Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cedric Fauntleroy, Gustavo Fring, Kampus Production, Pavel Danilyuk, William Fortunato from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-utterly-friend-tastic-friend-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Utterly Friend-tastic Friend Songs feature songs by Ariana Grande, Benson Boone, KAYTRANADA, Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, and War.