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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.
    Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵

    Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago
    Gunna, Bittersweet [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Young Stoner Life / 300 Entertainment / Gunna Music, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago
    Arizona Zervas, Roxanne: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arizona Zervas; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Arizona Zervas, Roxanne | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 8th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Roxanne” performed by Arizona Zervas.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago
    Nat King Cole, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 30 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Nat King Cole, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 30th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)” by Nat King Cole.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago
    Kim Petras, Rim Job: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 15 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kim Petras, Rim Job | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 15th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Rim Job” by Kim Petras.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵

    Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    Vampire Weekend, Capricorn [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Vampire Weekend, Capricorn | Song Review 🎵

    Alternative darlings Vampire Weekend make a compelling return with “Capricorn,” the first of two singles from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    Austin Marquez, The One [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Austin Marquez; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵

    New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    Dua Lipa, Training Session [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Dua Lipa, Training Season | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop superstar Dua Lipa ‘does the da-yum thang’ once again on “Training Season,” the infectious second single from her third studio LP.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    Boz Scaggs, Georgia: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 29 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Boz Scaggs, Georgia | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 29th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Georgia” written and performed by Grammy-winning musician, Boz Scaggs.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    13 Songs Where the THING is Key (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexas_Fotos, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerd Altmann, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where the THING is Key | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where the THING is Key features music courtesy of Amerie, Cleo Sol, Hot Chocolate, JORDY, Lauryn Hill, and Miguel.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 19, 2024 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Love Me Enough: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 7 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Republic; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]
    Columns

    Nicki Minaj, Love Me Enough | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 7th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Nicki Minaj performing, “Love Me Enough” assisted by Monica and Keyshia Cole.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 18, 2024 ago

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