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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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    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.
    Whitney Houston, Step By Step: Covers No. 15 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Arista; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston, Step By Step | COVERS

    In the 15th edition of COVERS (2024), Whitney Houston delivers a compelling rendition of “Step By Step,” originally performed by Annie Lennox.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 10, 2024 ago
    11 More Really Awesome BIG Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, GraphicMama-team, Robert Owen-Wahl, Silvia from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 More Really Awesome BIG Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 More Really Awesome BIG Songs features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Elliott Norris, Jean Knight, Nicki Minaj, and Usher.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 10, 2024 ago
    Joaicon, 2NITE [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; IconzRecordz; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Joaicon, 2NITE | Song Review 🎵

    Ascending Dominican pop artist Joaicon delivers an entertaining, bite-sized vibe with his sexy single, “2NITE.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Orville Peck, LLC / Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other | Song Review 🎵

    Orville Peck and Willie Nelson collaborate on a fabulous cover of the Ned Sublette, queer country song, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    Quavo, Potato Loaded [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Quality Control Music / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Quavo, Potato Loaded | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo enlists fellow rapper Destroy Lonely for the assist on the ‘delicious’ single, “Potato Loaded.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    Trinidad James, All Gold Everything: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 15 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Def Jam; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Trinidad James, All Gold Everything | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 15th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “All Gold Everything” performed by rapper, Trinidad James.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    Miami Sound Machine, Dr. Beat: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 59 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    Miami Sound Machine, Dr. Beat | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 59th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Dr. Beat” by Miami Sound Machine.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    ETHAN, Like It: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 29 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ETHAN; András Matesz via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Stock Snap, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]
    Columns

    ETHAN, Like It | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 29th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Like It” by Sydney-based pop artist, ETHAN.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 9, 2024 ago
    Omar Apollo, Spite [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Omar Apollo / Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, Spite | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop standout Omar Apollo delivers another bop with his authentic, honest, and enjoyable single, “Spite.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 8, 2024 ago
    Glass Animals, Creatures in Heaven [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Polydor; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Glass Animals, Creatures in Heaven | Song Review 🎵

    Alternative pop collective Glass Animals make a compelling return with “Creatures in Heaven,” the lead single from their fourth LP, I Love You So F***ing Much.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 8, 2024 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Eyes Closed [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KIDinaKORNER / Interscope; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Imagine Dragons, Eyes Closed | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons sounds refreshing in their ear-catching, energetic single, “Eyes Closed.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 8, 2024 ago
    Kehlani, After Hours [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Kehlani, After Hours | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani delivers a pleasant, sexy pop-oriented R&B single with “After Hours.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 8, 2024 ago

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