Z.Z. Hill vs. Candi Staton | Head 2 Head
![Z.Z. Hill vs. Candi Staton: Head 2 Head No. 37 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, Warner; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/zz-hill-vs-candi-staton-head-2-head-37-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Z.Z. Hill and Candi Staton contend for the best rendition of “Clean Up America.”
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.
Medium Build, Knowing U Exist | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Medium Build, Knowing U Exist: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 73 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Medium Build, LLC / Island; 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/medium-build-knowing-u-exist-bangerz-n-bopz-73-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 73rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Knowing U Exist” by Anchorage, Alaska-based musician, Medium Build.
Brooke Candy, Next B*tch | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Brooke Candy, Next Bitch: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 58 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Brooke Candy; 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/2024/09/brooke-candy-next-bitch-beaming-with-pride-58-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 58th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Next B*tch” performed by Brooke Candy.
Ambrosia, Biggest Part of Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ambrosia, Biggest Part of Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 149 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ambrosia-biggest-part-of-me-throwback-vibez-149-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 149th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Biggest Part of Me” by the American rock band, Ambrosia.
13 Songs You SHOULD Give a Listen | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs You SHOULD Give a Listen (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Diogo Miranda from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/13-songs-you-should-give-a-listen.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs You SHOULD Give a Listen features music courtesy of 21 Savage, Bee Gees, Kehlani, Mitski, and Yeat.
Ian Drury, Spasticus Autisticus | Controversial Songs
![Ian Drury, Spasticus Autisticus: Controversial Songs No. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ian-drury-spasticus-autisticus-controversial-songs-4-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “Spasticus Autisticus” by Ian Drury.
Megan Thee Stallion, Neva Play | Song Review 🎵
![Megan Thee Stallion, Neva Play (Ft. RM) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Hot Girl Productions LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/megan-thee-stallion-neva-play-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion enlists RM of BTS for an entertaining, vibe-filled, flex-fest, “Neva Play.”
Teddy Pendergrass, The Whole Town’s Laughing at Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Teddy Pendergrass, The Whole Town’s Laughing at Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 148 (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/teddy-pendergrass-the-whole-towns-laughing-at-me-throwback-vibez-148-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 148th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “The Whole Town’s Laughing at Me” by Teddy Pendergrass.
Sabrina Carpenter, Bed Chem | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Sabrina Carpenter, Bed Chem: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 74 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sabrina-carpenter-bed-chem-midnight-heat-74-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 74th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Bed Chem” by Sabrina Carpenter.
Nicholas Dante, Sexsymbol | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Nicholas Dante, Sexsymbol: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 57 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Clouded Diamonds; 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/2024/09/nicholas-dante-sexsymbol-beaming-with-pride-57-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 57th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Sexsymbol” performed by Nicholas Dante.
Barry White, Standing in the Shadows of Love | COVERS
![Barry White, Standing in the Shadows of Love: Covers No. 37 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/barry-white-standing-in-the-shadows-of-love-covers-37-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of COVERS (2024), Barry White delivers a compelling rendition of “Standing in the Shadows of Love” originally performed by Four Tops.
15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EFRA MAGAZINE, GlassesShop GS, Jonathan Silva, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Murat IŞIK, Rajeev Singh, Simon Schlee, Vanessa Pozos from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/15-songs-that-feature-names-vol-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 features songs by Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Omar Apollo, and Sexyy Red.