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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.
    OMI, Cheerleader: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ultra; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    OMI, Cheerleader | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)” performed by OMI.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Dazz Band, Let It Whip: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 182 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Dazz Band, Let It Whip | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 182nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Let It Whip” by Dazz Band.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Young Nudy, Peaches & Eggplants: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 96 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Young Nudy LLC / RCA; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Young Nudy, Peaches & Eggplants (Remix) | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 96th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Peaches & Eggplants” by Young Nudy.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Solstice Rider: Interview No. 385 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Solstice Rider; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Solstice Rider | Interview 🎤

    In the Q&A in our 385th Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Maryland metal band, Solstice Rider.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy [📷: Binoy Zachariah]
    LGBTQ

    Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy | Song Review 🎵

    Talented Kenyan pop musician Binoy delivers one of the best, hypnotic, slow-burn ballads of 2023 with “Cosmic Cowboy.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    MGMT, Bubblegum Dog [📷: MGMT / Mom+Pop]
    Music

    MGMT, Bubblegum Dog | Song Review 🎵

    Alternative neo-psych duo MGMT compel on “Bubblegum Dog,” the second single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Take Me Home, Country Roads [📷: Polydor / Interscope]
    Music

    Lana Del Rey, Take Me Home, Country Roads | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey shines on her cover of the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    Beyoncé, MY HOUSE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment, LLC / Columbia]
    Music

    Beyoncé, MY HOUSE | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé drops an aggressive, attitude-laden, and ultra-entertaining banger with “MY HOUSE.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    Sister Sledge, We Are Family: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 181 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sister Sledge, We Are Family | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Farhad Irani, Jesus Con S Silbada, Quý Nguyễn from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs | Playlist 🎧

    The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs features music courtesy of Carrie Underwood, Quavo, Rod Wave, Sia, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 4, 2023 ago
    David Guetta & Sia, Titanium: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 61 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; What A Music Ltd. / Parlophone Music France; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]
    Columns

    David Guetta & Sia, Titanium | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 61st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by David Guetta and Sia performing, “Titanium.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 3, 2023 ago
    EGOVERT, CHEERLEADER!: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EGOVERT; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    EGOVERT, CHEERLEADER! | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 13th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “CHEERLEADER!” performed by rapper, EGOVERT.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 3, 2023 ago

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