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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.
    KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend [📷: KAYTRANADA / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA taps singer Rochelle Jordan for the fabulous single, “Lover/Friend.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Michael Sembello, Maniac: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 183 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Sembello, Maniac | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 183rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Maniac” by Michael Sembello.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    EGOVERT, VENEZUELA!: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 97 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EGOVERT; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    EGOVERT, VENEZUELA! | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 97th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “VENEZUELA!” by EGOVERT.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Blast Bomb: Interview No. 387 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blast Bomb; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Blast Bomb | Interview 🎤

    In the 387th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the explosive punk/rock band, Blast Bomb.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Felix Jaehn, Still Here [📷: Virgin / Universal Music GmbH]
    LGBTQ

    Felix Jaehn, Still Fall | Song Review 🎵

    German producer Felix Jaehn delivers another, epic dance bop with “Still Fall,” featuring vocals by Joe Housley.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Sinzere, Boogie [📷: Hers & Herz Inc]
    LGBTQ

    Sinzere, Boogie | Song Review 🎵

    Calgary rap-funk musician Sinzere brings some serious heat to the dancefloor with her single, “Boogie.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Alicia Keys, Lifeline [📷: gamma.]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Lifeline | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Flo Milli, Never Lose Me [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Flo Milli, Never Lose Me | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper Flo Milli drops an entertaining, sex banger with “Never Lose Me,” assisted on the remix by Lil Yachty.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Kimberley Locke, Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Covers No. 50 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Curb; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kimberley Locke, Somewhere Over The Rainbow | COVERS

    In the 50th edition of COVERS (2023), Kimberley Locke delivers a compelling rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” originally performed by Judy Garland.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, and Smokey Robinson.   

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 6, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Past The Fall: Interview No. 386 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Joe Brady Photography, Past The Fall; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Past The Fall | Interview 🎤

    In the 386th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from UK metal band, Past The Fall.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [📷: IconzRecordz]
    Album 💿

    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review 💿

    Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago

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