Katy Perry, LIFETIMES | 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)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following the disastrous “WOMAN’S WORLD,” Katy Perry improves on “LIFETIMES.” Still, the second single from 143 feels average, not dynamic.
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.
Shawn Mendes, Isn’t That Enough | Song Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, Isn’t That Enough [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Island; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shawn-mendes-isnt-that-enough.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes releases the folksy “Isn’t That Enough,” a promo single from his fifth LP, Shawn.
Shawn Mendes, Why Why Why | Song Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, Why Why Why [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Island; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shawn-mendes-why-why-why.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Dashing pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes returns with the honest, well-rounded “Why Why Why,” a promo single from his fifth LP, Shawn.
Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 130 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/bonnie-raitt-nick-of-time-throwback-vibez-130-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Nick of Time” by Bonnie Raitt.
11 Songs That Are Driven by Miles | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Are Driven by Miles (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/11-songs-that-are-driven-by-miles.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs That Are Driven by Miles features music courtesy of Cole Blundin, Doechii, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Marshmello, and Vanessa Carlton.
Alesso & Tove Lo, Heroes (we could be) | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Alesso & Tove Lo, Heroes (we could be): Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alefune / Def Jam; 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/2024/08/alesso-heroes-we-could-be-music-lifts-32-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Swedish musicians Alesso and Tove Lo performing, “Heroes (we could be).”
Rina Sawayama, Holy (Til You Let Me Go) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rina Sawayama, Holy (Til You Let Me Go): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 64 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; 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/2024/07/rina-sawayama-holy-til-you-let-me-go-bangerz-n-bopz-64-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 64th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)” performed by Rina Sawayama.
Mary Mary vs. MALARKEY | Head 2 Head
![Mary Mary vs. MALARKEY: Head 2 Head No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; HEXAGON, Sony BMG Music Entertainment; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mary-mary-vs-malarkey-head-2-head-32-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Mary Mary and MALARKEY contend for the best rendition of “Shackles (Praise You).”
Crystal Waters, 100% Pure Love, | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Crystal Waters, 100% Pure Love: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 63 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2024/07/crystal-waters-100-pure-love-bangerz-n-bopz-63-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 63rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “100% Pure Love” performed by Crystal Waters.
Sam Driborr, Out of the Closet | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Sam Driborr, Out of the Closet: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Sam Driborr; 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/2024/08/sam-driborr-out-of-the-closet-beaming-with-pride-48-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Out of the Closet,” performed by Sam Driborr.
The O’Jays, Brandy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, Brandy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 129 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/the-ojays-brandy-throwback-vibez-129-2024-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 129th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Brandy” by the iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
13 Songs Filled with HURT | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Filled with HURT (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anh Nguyen, Azra Tuba Demir, Ron Lach from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/13-songs-filled-with-hurt.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Filled with HURT features music by Dan Jarman, Jazmine Sullivan, John Mellencamp, Lizzo, Reneé Rapp, and Teddy Pendergrass.