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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.
    Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC]
    Music

    Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl | Song Review 🎵

    New York rapper Ice Spice and Nigerian rapper/singer Rema team up for a short but sweet, vibe-laden single, “Pretty Girl.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 16, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, mad's world [📷: Mad Tsai]
    LGBTQ

    Mad Tsai, mad’s world | Song Review 🎵

    Coming from a dark, emotional place on his single, “mad’s world,” the pain, as well as the musicianship of pop artist, Mad Tsai, is our listening pleasure.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 16, 2023 ago
    Scissor Sisters, Tits on the Radio: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Scissor Sisters, Tits on the Radio | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 2nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Tits on the Radio” performed by Scissor Sisters.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 16, 2023 ago
    13 Songs Where It’s All In a Kiss 😘 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; furkanfdemir, Leelo Thefirst, Los Muertos Crew, Pavel Danilyuk, Tim Mossholder, Uriel Mont, Vera Arsic, Yaritza from Pexels] 
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where It’s All in a Kiss 😘 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where It’s All in a Kiss 😘 features music courtesy of Angie Stone, Empress Of, Holly Humblestone, Kadie Elder, and Stephen Sanchez.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 16, 2023 ago
    Chumbawamba, Tubthumping: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 54 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Germany; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]
    Columns

    Chumbawamba, Tubthumping | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 54th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Chumbawamba performing, “Tubthumping.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day [📷: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Album 💿

    Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day | Album Review 💿

    Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Father’s Day.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
    Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Perfume Genius / Matador, Sony Music Entertainment; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 41st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Elvis Presley and Perfume Genius contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 14, 2023 ago
    Billy Paul, War of the Gods: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 155 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Billy Paul, War of The Gods | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 155th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “War of the Gods” by soul legend, Billy Paul.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 13, 2023 ago
    13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arek Socha, Eduardo, Francis Ray, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Hozier, Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 13, 2023 ago
    Majid Jordan, Hands Tied [📷: OVO Sound]
    Music

    Majid Jordan, Hands Tied | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – deliver an enjoyable, totally romantic single with “Hands Tied.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago
    BabyTron, J1Hunnit & MJPaid, Save Stress” [📷: The Hip Hop Lab]
    Music

    BabyTron, J1Hunnit & MJPaid, Save Stress | Track Review 🎵

    BabyTron, J1Hunnit, and MJPaid collaborate on the brief rap banger, “Save Stress.” While the single is enjoyable enough, it also feels a bit undercooked.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, Out Alpha The Alpha [📷: A24]
    Music

    Megan Thee Stallion, Out Alpha The Alpha | Track Review 🎵

    Megan Thee Stallion (as Gloria Masters) shows the men who’s boss on “Out Alpha The Alpha,” a highlight from the Dicks: The Musical soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago

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