M, Pop Muzik | 1 Hit WONDERful
![M, Pop Muzik: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Union Square Music Limited; 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/2025/01/m-pop-muzik-1-Hit-Wonderful-1-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the first edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Pop Muzik” performed by M, Robin Scott’s new wave /synthpop project.
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.
Phyllis Hyman, You Know How to Love Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Phyllis Hyman, You Know How to Love Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/phyllis-hyman-you-know-how-to-love-me-throwback-vibez-4-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Know How to Love Me” by Phyllis Hyman.
Bentley Robles, CHAOTIC EROTICA | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Bentley Robles, CHAOTIC EROTICA: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bentley Robles Music; 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/bentley-robles-chaotic-erotica-midnight-heat-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “CHAOTIC EROTICA” by Bentley Robles.
Little Simz, Hello, Hi | Song Review 🎵
![Little Simz, Hello, Hi [📷: Little Simz / AWAL Recordings Ltd]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/little-simz-hello-hi.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Confident and talented British rapper Lil Simz ‘cooks’ on her brief but potent drill-infused rap banger, “Hello, Hi.”
Zerb & Wiz Khalifa, Location | Song Review 🎵
![Zerb x Wiz Khalifa (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign), Location [📷: TH3RD BRAIN / Atlantic / Taylor Gang Ent. LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/zerb-wiz-khalifa-location.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brazilian DJ/producer Zerb, assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa, warm up those frigid January 2025 temps with the piping hot dance cut, “Location.”
Morgan Wallen, Smile | Song Review 🎵
![Morgan Wallen, Smile [📷: Big Loud / Mercury / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/morgan-wallen-smile.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated country singer Morgan Wallen brings a change of pace with his single “Smile,” released at the tail-end of 2024.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Fantasy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Earth, Wind & Fire, Fantasy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/earth-wind-and-fire-fantasy-throwback-vibez-3-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Fantasy” by iconic soul collective, Earth, Wind & Fire.
11 Vastly Entertaining Ain’t Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Vastly Entertaining Ain’t Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lidia Riehman from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/11-vastly-entertaining-aint-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
11 Vastly Entertaining Ain’t Songs features songs by Leon Bridges, Luke Combs, Mary J. Blige, Morgan Wallen, and Sexyy Red.
Benson Boone, Friend | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Benson Boone, Friend: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Night Street / Warner; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/benson-boone-friend-music-lifts-1-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the first edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone’s song “Friend.”
Xiuhtezcatl, Careful | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Xiuhtezcatl, Careful: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pirates Blend; 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/2024/12/xiuhtezcatl-careful-bangerz-n-bopz-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Careful” performed by activist and hip-hop artist, Xiuhtezcatl.
Christina Aguilera, Ain’t No Other Man | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Christina Aguilera, Ain’t No Other Man: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; 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/2024/12/christina-aguilera-aint-no-other-man-bangerz-n-bopz-1-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Ain’t No Other Man” performed by pop superstar Christina Aguilera.
_SANTI_ & Samjgarfield, BUKAKKE | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![_SANTI_ & Samjgarfield, BUKAKKE: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; SANTI; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/santi-sjg-bukakke-beaming-with-pride-2-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song “BUKAKKE” performed by _SANTI_ & Samjgarfield.