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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    11 Epic Songs Filled with Fire 🔥 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pixabay from Pexels] 
    Evergreen

    11 Epic Songs Filled with Fire 🔥 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Epic Songs Filled with Fire 🔥 features music courtesy of Alicia Keys, Black Pumas, Katy Perry, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 20, 2023 ago
    Andraé Crouch, Jesus is Lord: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 59 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Light; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]
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    Andraé Crouch, Jesus is Lord | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 59th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by the late, great gospel artist, Andraé Crouch performing “Jesus is Lord.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 19, 2023 ago
    Gorillaz, The Tired Influencer: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Gorillaz, The Tired Influencer | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 9th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “The Tired Influencer” performed by Gorillaz.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 19, 2023 ago
    Mary Mary vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 46 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Mariah Carey; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Mary Mary vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 46th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Mary Mary and Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “I Don’t Feel Noways Tired.”  

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 18, 2023 ago
    The Three Degrees, When Will I See You Again: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 172 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Assorted Music, Inc. d/b/a Philadelphia International; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Three Degrees, When Will I See You Again | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 172nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 17, 2023 ago
    15 Electrifying Songs That Utterly KILL It (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay] 
    Evergreen

    15 Electrifying Songs That Utterly KILL It | Playlist 🎧

    15 Electrifying Songs That Utterly KILL It features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Conan Gray, Green Day, Omar Apollo, and SZA.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 17, 2023 ago
    King Princess, 1950: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 35 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Zelig Music, LLC; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins, TheQueerAI from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    King Princess, 1950 | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 35th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “1950” performed by nonbinary musician, King Princess.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 16, 2023 ago
    The Manhattans, It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 171 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Manhattans, It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 171st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad” by The Manhattans.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 16, 2023 ago
    Sexyy Red, SkeeYee: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 91 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Open Shift / gamma.; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sexyy Red, SkeeYee | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 91st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “SkeeYee” by Sexy Red.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 16, 2023 ago
    Minnie Riperton, Lovin’ You: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Minnie Riperton, Lovin’ You | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 14th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Lovin’ You” performed by Minnie Riperton.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 15, 2023 ago
    All Souls Choir, Nina Cried Power: Covers No. 47 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; All Souls Church Unitarian DC; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    All Souls Choir, Nina Cried Power | COVERS

    In the 47th edition of COVERS (2023), All Souls Choir delivers a compelling rendition of “Nina Cried Power,” originally performed by Hozier featuring Mavis Staples.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 15, 2023 ago
    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ALTERED SNAPS, Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, KoolShooters, Kuiyibo Campos, Leon Ardho, Nana Qwacy Listowell from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not | Playlist 🎧

    13 Thrilling Songs to Get Your Gym 🏋️ 💪 On… or Not features music courtesy of Angie Stone, Ciara, MGMT, Olivia Newton-John, Troye Sivan, and Years & Years.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 15, 2023 ago

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