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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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.
    Jean Knight, Mr. Big Stuff: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 148 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fantasy, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    Jean Knight, Mr. Big Stuff | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 148th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on β€œMr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 30, 2023 ago
    Elmiene, Marking My Time [πŸ“·: Polydor / Def Jam]
    Music

    Elmiene, Marking My Time | Track Review 🎡

    British R&B singer/songwriter Elmiene put his foot into β€œMarking My Time,” an ear catching and utterly stupendous single from his second EP.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 29, 2023 ago
    Alex Sampson, Til The World Gets Sick of Us [πŸ“·: Warner]
    Music

    Alex Sampson, Til The World Gets Sick of Us | Track Review 🎡

    Gen-Z Canadian musician Alex Sampson may be young, but he showcases his musical talent on his fourth single of 2023, β€œTil The World Gets Sick of Us.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 29, 2023 ago
    The Champs, Tequila: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 147 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    The Champs, Tequila | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 147th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on the 1958 no. 1 hit, β€œTequila” by The Champs.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 29, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: September 2023 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Free Fun Art from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: September 2023 | Playlist 🎧

    Awesome Songs: September 2023 features music courtesy of Aaron Frazer, Al Green, Brent Faiyaz, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tyler Childers.Β 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 29, 2023 ago
    Icandy, Big Mad [πŸ“·: Records Label, LLC / Columbia]
    Music

    Icandy, Big Mad (Ft. Flo Milli) | Track Review 🎡

    Florida rapper Icandy taps fellow female rapper, Flo Milli, for a bite-sized, confident, and unapologetic banger, β€œBig Mad.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Martin Garrix & Lloyiso, Real Love [πŸ“·: STMPD RCRDS B.V. / Epic Amsterdam]
    Music

    Martin Garrix & Lloyiso, Real Love | Track Review 🎡

    Dutch DJ/producer Martin Garrix, and South African singer Lloyiso bring the heat and deliver the goods on the romantic, sweet, and feel good single, β€œReal Love.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? [πŸ“·: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Music

    Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? | Track Review 🎡

    Singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens wows on β€œWill Anybody Ever Love Me?”, the second single from his 10th solo album, Javelin.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Wrabel, Abstract Art: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎢 No. 31 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Big Gay / Nettwerk Music Group Inc.; CatsWithGlasses, John Collins from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Wrabel, Abstract Art | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎢

    In the 31st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎢 (2023), we highlight the song, β€œAbstract Art” performed by Wrabel.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Hot Chocolate, You Sexy Thing: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 146 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
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    Hot Chocolate, You Sexy Thing | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 146th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on β€œYou Sexy Thing” by British soul group, Hot Chocolate.Β 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Tinashe, Needs: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 77 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tinashe Music Inc. / Nice Life Recording Company; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
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    Tinashe, Needs | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 77th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œNeeds” by R&B artist, Tinashe.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2023 ago
    Doja Cat, Scarlet [πŸ“·: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago

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