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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.
    Quincy Jones, One Hundred Ways: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 138 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Quincy Jones, One Hundred Ways | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 138th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œOne Hundred Waysโ€ by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 12, 2023 ago
    Rรชve, Tongue: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 73 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 31 East Inc. / Universal Music Canada, Inc.; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rรชve, Tongue | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 73rd edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œTongueโ€ by Rรชve.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 12, 2023 ago
    Aaliyah, Try Again: FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜ No. 39 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blackground; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Aaliyah, Try Again | FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜

    In the 39th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜, we highlight โ€œTry Againโ€ performed by the late, great, Aaliyah.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Summertime Friends [๐Ÿ“ท: Secondhand Happiness, Inc. / Disruptor / Columbia]
    Music

    The Chainsmokers, Summertime Friends | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    On the respectable โ€œSummertime Friends,โ€ The Chainsmokers โ€“ specifically Drew Taggart โ€“ recalls the night he met his girlfriend.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    The Rolling Stones, Angry [๐Ÿ“ท: Promotone B.V.]
    Music

    The Rolling Stones, Angry | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    The Rolling Stones deliver and enjoyable, well-rounded rock joint with โ€œAngry,โ€ the lead single from their 26th studio album, Hackney Diamonds.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Bongos [๐Ÿ“ท: Atlantic]
    Music

    Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Bongos | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy winning rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion join forces once more for โ€œBongos,โ€ another bold, raunchy, and unapologetic banger.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    Cameo, Single Life: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 138 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via ย Pixabay]
    Columns

    Cameo, Single Life | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 138th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œSingle Lifeโ€ by the funk collective, Cameo.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Deon Black from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Kendrick Lamar, Madonna, and Oliver Anthony.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Everybody Ought To Praise His Name: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 51 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb / Word Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Everybody Ought To Praise His Name | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 51st edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by the legendary gospel quarter, Mighty Clouds Of Joy, performing, โ€œEverybody Ought To Praise His Name.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 10, 2023 ago
    The Pointer Sisters vs. Harry Connick, Jr.: Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ No. 36 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc.; Hernรกn Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Pointer Sisters vs. Harry Connick, Jr. | Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

    In the 36th edition of Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ (2023), The Pointer Sisters and Harry Connick, Jr. contend for the best rendition of โ€œYes We Can.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 9, 2023 ago
    Smash Mouth, All Star: FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜ No. 38 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Smash Mouth, All Star | FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜

    In the 38th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜, we highlight โ€œAll Starโ€ performed by Smash Mouth.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 8, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OG Productionz from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Aaliyah, Britney Spears, The Killers, Lumidee, and Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 8, 2023 ago

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