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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
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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.
    Victoria Monét, JAGUAR II [📷: Lovett Music, Inc. / RCA]
    Album 💿

    Victoria Monét, JAGUAR II | Album Review 💿

    All an all, R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monét brings the heat on her 2023 debut studio album, 💿 JAGUAR II, which follows her 2020 EP, JAGUAR.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago
    Warm: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 72 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Александар Цветановић from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Warm | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Warm: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 72 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Grace Jones, Hozier, Jamie Foxx, Janet Jackson, and Rick Ross.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago
    Gladys Knight & The Pips, Midnight Train to Georgia: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 137 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gladys Knight & The Pips, Midnight Train to Georgia | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago
    K. Michelle, Wherever The D May Land: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 72 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Chase Landin, LLC d/b/a No Color No Sound; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    K. Michelle, Wherever The D May Land | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 72nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wherever The D May Land” by K. Michelle.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago
    Anita Ward, Ring My Bell: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 601 Music; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Anita Ward, Ring My Bell | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    In the 6th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Ring My Bell” performed by Anita Ward.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 6, 2023 ago
    Richard Thompson, Oops! I Did It Again: Covers No. 37 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Beeswing; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Richard Thompson, Oops! I Did It Again | COVERS

    In the 37th edition of COVERS (2023), Richard Thompson delivers a compelling rendition of “Oops! I Did It Again,” originally performed by Britney Spears.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 6, 2023 ago
    11 Songs Where Spirituality is Sus… (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mikhail Nilov from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where Spirituality is Sus… | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Where Spirituality is Sus… features music courtesy of Bring Me The Horizon, Chlöe, Halle, Madonna, and Sam Smith. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 6, 2023 ago
    Moment: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 71 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Moment | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Moment: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 71 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Brent Faiyaz, Hozier, Isaac Dunbar, Kings of Leon, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 5, 2023 ago
    Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 136 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 5, 2023 ago
    Jeremih, Birthday Sex: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 71 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Def Jam; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jeremih, Birthday Sex | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 71st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Birthday Sex” by Jeremih.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 5, 2023 ago
    Måneskin, HONEY (ARE U COMING?) [📷: Epic / Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.a.]
    Music

    Måneskin, HONEY (ARE U COMING?) | Track Review 🎵

    Popular Italian rock band Måneskin drop an enjoyable, energetic, and L-O-U-D single, “HONEY (ARE U COMING?)” post-RUSH!.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 4, 2023 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Last Time I Saw You [📷: Republic]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, Last Time I Saw You | Track Review 🎵

    Nicki Minaj, often brash and unapologetic, shows her versatility singing and rapping emotionally on her single, “Last Time I Saw You.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 4, 2023 ago

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