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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (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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    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.
    Tyrone Davis vs. Alicia Keys: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia, RCA; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Tyrone Davis vs. Alicia Keys | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 31st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Tyrone Davis (“In the Mood”) and Alicia Keys (“LALA (Unlocked)”) contend for the best record.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 5, 2023 ago
    Frederick Knight, I’ve Been Lonely For So Long: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 118 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord Music Group, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Frederick Knight, I’ve Been Lonely For So Long | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I’ve Been Lonely For So Long” by Frederick Knight.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 4, 2023 ago
    15 Delicious Songs About Fruits [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ancelin Bonnet, NoName_13, OpenClipart-Vectors, Ryan McGuire, Shutterbug75, Steve Buissinne  from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Delicious Songs About Fruit | Playlist 🎧

    15 Delicious Songs About Fruit features music courtesy of Durand Bernarr, Kehlani, Kim Petras, Justin Bieber, Led Zeppelin, and Weyes Blood.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 4, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Dirty Money: Interview No. 365 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Money; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Dirty Money | Interview 🎤

    In the 365th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Oxfordshire rock band, Dirty Money.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2023 ago
    Offset & Cardi B, Jealousy [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Offset & Cardi B, JEALOUSY | Track Review 🎵

    Offset, assisted by his wife, Grammy winner Cardi B, drops an entertaining rap banger with “JEALOUSY,” which samples Three 6 Mafia.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2023 ago
    Rush: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NastyaSensei from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Rush | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Rush: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 62 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Janelle Monáe, Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, Troye Sivan, and Vampire Weekend.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2023 ago
    The Stylistics, I’m Stone in Love with You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 117 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Avco; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Stylistics, I’m Stone in Love with You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I’m Stone in Love with You” by The Stylistics. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2023 ago
    Tinashe, Talk To Me Nice: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 63 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tinashe Music Inc. / Nice Life Recording Company; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tinashe, Talk To Me Nice | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 63rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Talk To Me Nice” by Tinashe. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 3, 2023 ago
    AWOLNATION, Sail: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Red Bull; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    AWOLNATION, Sail | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 1st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Sail” performed by alternative collective AWOLNATION led by singer/songwriter Aaron Bruno.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 2, 2023 ago
    Bette Midler, Chapel of Love: Covers No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bette Midler, Chapel of Love | COVERS

    In the 32nd edition of COVERS (2023), Bette Midler delivers a compelling rendition of “Chapel of Love,” famously performed by The Dixie Cups.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 2, 2023 ago
    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Omar Medina Films, OpenClip-Art Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! | Playlist 🎧

    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! features music courtesy of BabyTron, The Blackbyrds, Ice Spice, Lizzo, The Righteous Brothers, and Tiësto.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 2, 2023 ago
    Irish: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 61 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KERBSTONE, Wynn Pointaux from Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Irish Musicians | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Irish Musicians: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 61 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of The Cranberries, Dermot Kennedy, Hozier, Niall Horan, and Sinéad O’Connor.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 1, 2023 ago

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