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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
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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.
    11 Songs That Require HELP (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; lalesh aldarwish from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Require HELP | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Songs That Require HELP features music courtesy of AJR, Alexander 23, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and Tori Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 9, 2023 ago
    Getting to Knowโ€ฆViolet Blend: Interview No. 366 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Violet Blend; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ Violet Blend | Interview ๐ŸŽค

    In the 366th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโ€ฆ series, we get the inside scoop from Italian alternative metal band Violet Blend.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2023 ago
    The Stylistics: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 63 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amherst, Avco]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    The Stylistics | 3 to 5 BOPS

    The Stylistics: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 63 (2023), features five musical BOPS courtesy of the iconic soul collective, The Stylistics.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2023 ago
    Hues Corporation, Rock the Boat: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 120 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via ย Pixabay]
    Columns

    Hues Corporation, Rock the Boat | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 120th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œRock the Boatโ€ by Hues Corporation.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2023 ago
    Montell Fish, Bathroom: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 64 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lordโ€™s Child; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Montell Fish, Bathroom | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 64th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œBathroomโ€ by Montell Fish.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2023 ago
    Lauv, Love U Like That [๐Ÿ“ท: Lauv]
    LGBTQ

    Lauv, Love U Like That | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Done judging himself, Lauv drops โ€œLove U Like That,โ€ an incredibly sexy pop joint tailormade for making out/sex playlists everywhere.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Halle, Angel [๐Ÿ“ท: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]
    Music

    Halle, Angel | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Halle, fresh off successfully portraying Ariel in The Little Mermaid, delivers a truly angelic, ear-catching debut solo R&B single with โ€œAngel.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, Good Good [๐Ÿ“ท: mega / gamma.]
    Music

    Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, Good Good | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Usher, Summer Walker, and 21 Savage join forces for โ€œGood Good,โ€ an enjoyable single that is just that โ€“ GOOD, GOOD!

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Doja Cat, Paint The Town Red [๐Ÿ“ท: Kemosabe / RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Doja Cat, Paint The Town Red | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Versatile, Grammy winner Doja Cat, fully embraces rap and goes hard on her enjoyable, fun, and infectious single, โ€œPaint The Town Red.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Johnnie Taylor, I Believe In You (You Believe In Me): Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 119 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Stax / Concord; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Johnnie Taylor, I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 119th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œI Believe In You (You Believe In Me)โ€ by Johnnie Taylor.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studioย viaย Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Bobby Caldwell, Cheryl Lynn, Elton John, Funkadelic, and Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Whitney Houston, Hold On, Help Is On The Way: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 45 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston, Hold On, Help Is On The Way | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 45th edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by Whitney Houston performing, โ€œHold On, Help Is On The Way.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 6, 2023 ago

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