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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.
    Voices of Fire & Pharrell Williams, ANGELS: Music Lifts No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Voices of Fire & Pharrell Williams, ANGELS | Music Lifts

    In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Voices of Fire and Pharrell Williams performing “ANGELS.”

    By the musical hype, 4 daysMay 10, 2026 ago
    Travis Scott, FE!N: Bangerz N Bopz No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cactus Jack Records / Epic Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Travis Scott, FE!N | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 38th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “FE!N” performed by Travis Scott featuring Playboi Carti.

    By the musical hype, 4 daysMay 10, 2026 ago
    The Four Lads vs. They Might Be Giants: Face Off No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Four Lads vs. They Might Be Giants | Face Off

    In the 14th edition of Face Off (2026), The Four Lads and They Might Be Giants face off for the best rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople).”

    By the musical hype, 5 daysMay 9, 2026 ago
    Melanie Martinez, IS THIS A CULT?: Bangerz N Bopz No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Melanie Martinez, IS THIS A CULT? | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 37th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “IS THIS A CULT?” performed by alternative pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez.

    By the musical hype, 5 daysMay 9, 2026 ago
    JJ, Shapeshifter: Beaming with Pride No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH / Manifester Music; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    JJ, Shapeshifter | Beaming with Pride

    In the 37th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Shapeshifter” performed by queer Austrian singer-songwriter JJ.

    By the musical hype, 6 daysMay 8, 2026 ago
    Justin Bieber & Gunna, WAY IT IS: Dazzling Duets No. 19 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ILH Production Co. LLC / Def Jam Recordings; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Justin Bieber & Gunna, WAY IT IS | Dazzling Duets

    In the 19th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), pop superstar Justin Bieber and melodic rapper Gunna collaborate on “WAY IT IS.”

    By the musical hype, 6 daysMay 8, 2026 ago
    13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anastasia Shuraeva, Bjorn Pierre, Ivan S, Kindel Media, nappy from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama | Playlist

    13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Meghan Trainor, and Victoria Monét.

    By the musical hype, 6 daysMay 8, 2026 ago
    Sexyy Red, Tatted Asf: Spicy Tunez No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebel / gamma.; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sexyy Red, Tatted Asf | Spicy Tunez

    In the 37th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Tatted Asf” by Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 7 daysMay 7, 2026 ago
    Dom Dolla & Tiga, Don’t Worry Baby [📷: Three Six Zero Recordings / Columbia Records]
    Music

    Dom Dolla & Tiga, Don’t Worry Baby | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Australian producer Dom Dolla and Canadian DJ, musician, and producer Tiga collaborate on the electrifying single, “Don’t Worry Baby.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 7, 2026 ago
    Rocklust [📷: Rocklust]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Rocklust | Interview

    In the 517th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Italian hard rock band Rocklust.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 7, 2026 ago
    The-Dream, Bring That Body [📷: Dreamboy Records / Republic Records]
    Music

    The-Dream, Bring That Body | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Although he’s lacked pop success in recent years, The-Dream adds another enjoyable, sensual bop to his catalog with “Bring That Body.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 7, 2026 ago
    George Benson, Give Me the Night: Throwback Vibez No. 55 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George Benson, Give Me the Night | Throwback Vibez

    In the 55th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Give Me the Night” by Grammy-winning legend George Benson.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 7, 2026 ago

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