James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵
![James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; James Charles Productions; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/james-charles-can-we-just-be-friends-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Can We Just Be Friends,” the second single released by beauty influencer James Charles is a respectable pop single, though doesn’t necessarily move the needle.
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.
Justin Bieber & Jaden, Never Say Never | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Justin Bieber & Jaden, Never Say Never: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 18 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/justin-bieber-jaden-never-say-never-1-Hit-Wonderful-18-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Never Say Never” performed by Justin Bieber and Jaden.
Joe Simon, Glad to Be Your Lover | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Joe Simon, Glad to Be Your Lover: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/joe-simon-glad-to-be-your-lover-throwback-vibez-71-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Glad to Be Your Lover” by the late Joe Simon.
Darin, Electric | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Darin, Electric: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dex Music AB; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/darin-electric-midnight-heat-35-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Electric” by Darin.
Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵
![Tems, Love Me JeJe [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA / Since 93'; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tems-love-me-jeje-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning, Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B singer Tems returns in 2024 with her chill and pleasant vibe of a single, “Love Me JeJe.”
Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵
![Twenty One Pilots, Backslide [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Fueled By Ramen; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/twenty-one-pilots-backslide.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Twenty One Pilots continues to engage on “Backslide,” the third single and third track from their seventh studio LP, Clancy.
Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵
![Normani, 1:59 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/normani-159-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
While Normani doesn’t reinvent R&B or the wheel on “1:59,” she and featured guest, Gunna, successfully serve up sexy vibes.
Lauv, Potential | Song Review 🎵
![Lauv, Potential [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lauv, AWAL Recordings America, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lauv-potential-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Lauv is his truest self on the rewarding and thoughtful “Potential,” embracing his sexuality without any reservations.
Aretha Franklin, Call Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Aretha Franklin, Call Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 70 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aretha-franklin-call-me-throwback-vibez-70-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Call Me” by ‘The Queen of Soul,’ the late, great Aretha Franklin.
Bops That Pop: April 2024 | Playlist 🎧
![Bops That Pop: April 2024 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; agoss, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, FreeFunArt, Mohamed_hassan, succo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bops-that-pop-april-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bops That Pop: April 2024 features music courtesy of David Archuleta, Debbii Dawson, Drake, Fred again.., Shaboozey, and WILLOW.
girl in red, I’m Back | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![girl in red, I’m Back: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/girl-in-red-im-back-music-lifts-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Norwegian alternative singer/songwriter, girl in red performing “I’m Back.”
Natasha Bedingfield, These Words | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Natasha Bedingfield, These Words: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; 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/2024/04/natasha-bedingfield-these-words-bangerz-n-bopz-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “These Words” performed by English pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield.