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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.
    Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life [📷: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC / High Standardz / Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life | Track Review 🎵

    Brent Faiyaz, with the help of the lovely and talented Coco Jones, delivers a fantastic R&B duet with “Moment of Your Life.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Selena Gomez, Single Soon [📷: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Single Soon | Track Review 🎵

    Selena Gomez returns with her first single of 2023, “Single Soon,” which is enjoyable enough but not groundbreaking or particularly innovative.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Try Love [📷: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Music

    Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, “Try Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Because | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Deniece Williams, Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Vicki Yohe.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    The Emotions, Best of My Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 132 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Emotions, Best of My Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 132nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Best of My Love” by The Emotions. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Juvenile, Slow Motion: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 69 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cash Money; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Juvenile, Slow Motion | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 69th  edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Slow Motion” by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Conan Gray, Winner [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Winner | Track Review 🎵

    Always consistent, versatile singer/songwriter Conan Gray bring the heat, once again, on his second straight winning single of 2023, “Winner.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    David Archuleta, Afraid To Love [📷: Archie Music]
    LGBTQ

    David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵

    David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin [📷: Omar Apollo / Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Al Green, Perfect Day [📷: Fat Possum]
    Music

    Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 131 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Thinkin’ Bout It” by Gerald Levert.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Lago Rodríguez from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss features music courtesy of Christina Aguilera, Lil Uzi Vert, Prince, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago

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