Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵
![Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tate-mcrae-its-ok-im-ok-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).
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.
Kem, I Can’t Stop Loving You | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Kem, I Can’t Stop Loving You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 38 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kem-i-cant-stop-loving-you-1-Hit-Wonderful-38-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” performed by Kem.
Four Tops, Reach Out I’ll Be There | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Four Tops, Reach Out I’ll Be There: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 151 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/four-tops-reach-out-ill-be-there-throwback-vibez-151-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 151st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Reach Out I’ll Be There” by Four Tops.
Man 2 Man, Male Stripper | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Man 2 Man, Male Stripper: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 75 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Recca / Paul Zone; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/man-2-man-male-stripper-midnight-heat-75-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 75th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Male Stripper” by Man 2 Man.
Getting to Know… Talkradio | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Talkradio: Interview No. 421 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Talkradio; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/getting-to-know-talkradio-interview-421-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 421st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Melbourne-based, one-man indie rock band, Talkradio.
John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls | Song Review 🎵
![John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; John Conlin; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/john-conlin-kissing-other-girls-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Toronto pop singer/songwriter John Conlin paints an authentic portrait of a gay relationship in “Kissing Other Girls” where both participants are on different pages.
Katy Perry, I’M HIS, HE’S MINE | Song Review 🎵
![Katy Perry, 143 [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/katy-perry-143.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After stubbing her toe on the first two singles from 143, Katy Perry shows considerable improvement on “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” featuring Doechii.
The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames | Song Review 🎵
![The Weeknd, Dancing In The Flames [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/the-weeknd-dancing-in-the-flames-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With memorable songwriting, a well-rounded vocal, and ear-catching production, The Weeknd ‘does the damn thing’ in his single, “Dancing In The Flames.”
The O’Jays, I Love Music | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, I Love Music: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 150 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/the-ojays-i-love-music-throwback-vibez-150-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 150th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I Love Music” by the iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
13 Fantastic GO Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/13-fantastic-go-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Fantastic GO Songs features songs by Andra Day, Chappell Roan, Gunna, John Summit, Jung Kook, and Rina Sawayama.
Greg Long, Mercy Said No | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Greg Long, Mercy Said No: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 37 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Myrrh / Word Entertainment; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/greg-long-mercy-said-no-music-lifts-37-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Contemporary Christian musician Greg Long performing, “Mercy Said No.”
Rich Homie Quan, Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rich Homie Quan, Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 74 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Think It’s A Game; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/rich-homie-quan-flex-ooh-ooh-ooh-bangerz-n-bopz-74-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 74th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” performed by Rich Homie Quan.