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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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
        • Songs ๐ŸŽตSongs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Kodak Black, Sink My Ship: Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 30 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Kodak Black, Sink My Ship | Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 30th edition of Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we break down the banger status of โ€œSink My Ship,โ€ performed by Kodak Black.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang [๐Ÿ“ท: Paul Russell / Arista]
    Music

    Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, โ€œLil Boo Thang.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Dixon Dallas, F150 [๐Ÿ“ท: Dixon Dallas]
    LGBTQ

    Dixon Dallas, Better Without You | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Gay country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas (aka Jake Hill) shines once more on his break-up single, โ€œBetter Without You.โ€โ€ฏ

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Paint ๐ŸŽจ: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pablo de Haro, Rafael Barros, Renato Bezerra from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint ๐ŸŽจ | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint ๐ŸŽจ: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Doja Cat, Polo G, The Rolling Stones, and Skrillex.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Heatwave, Always and Forever: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 128 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Heatwave, Always and Forever | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 128th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œAlways and Foreverโ€ by Heatwave.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Ruben Studdard, After The Candles Burn: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 67 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ruben Studdard, After The Candles Burn | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œAfter The Candles Burnโ€ by Ruben Studdard.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Skrillex & Bibi Bourelly, Painting Rainbows: Dance Gemz ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ’Ž ๐ŸŽถ No. 16 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OWSLA / Atlantic; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonรงalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Skrillex & Bibi Bourelly, Painting Rainbows | DANCE GEMZ ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ’Ž ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 16th edition of DANCE GEMZ ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ’Ž ๐ŸŽถ (2023), we totally get down with Skrillex and Bibi Bourelly performing the danceable gem, โ€œPainting Rainbows.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Usher, Boyfriend [๐Ÿ“ท: mega/gamma.]
    Music

    Usher, Boyfriend | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with his third single of 2023, the incredibly entertaining, fun, and seemingly shady โ€œBoyfriend.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Oliver Anthony, Rich Men North of Richmond [๐Ÿ“ท: DistroKid]
    Music

    Oliver Anthony Music, Rich Men North of Richmond | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Ascending conservative-championed country singer Oliver Anthony Music is brutally honest on his blue collar record, โ€œRich Men North of Richmond.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Charlie Puth, Lipstick [๐Ÿ“ท: Atlantic]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, Lipstick | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth embraces his R&B era with his sensual single, โ€œLipstick.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    The Rolling Stones, Paint It, Black: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 127 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ABKCO Music & Records Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Rolling Stones, Paint It, Black | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œPaint It Blackโ€ by The Rolling Stones.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jvxhn Visuals from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 3 features music by C+C Music Factory, Erykah Badu, R.E.M., Kirk Franklin, and Sinรฉad Oโ€™Connor.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago

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