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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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    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.
    John Legend, Slow Dance: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 70 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Sony Music Entertainment; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    John Legend, Slow Dance | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 70th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œSlow Danceโ€ by John Legend.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 31, 2023 ago
    The Boomtown Rats, I Donโ€™t Like Mondays: 1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ No. 5 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    The Boomtown Rats, I Donโ€™t Like Mondays | 1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    In the 5th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘, we highlight โ€œI Donโ€™t Like Mondaysย โ€ performed by The Boomtown Rats.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 30, 2023 ago
    Gerald Levert, Thatโ€™s The Way I Feel About You: Covers No. 36 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Elektra; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennanย fromย Pixabay]
    Columns

    Gerald Levert, Thatโ€™s The Way I Feel About You | COVERS

    In the 36th edition of COVERS (2023), Gerald Levert delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œThatโ€™s The Way I Feel About You,โ€ originally performed by Bobby Womack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 30, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: August 2023 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Tnarg from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: August 2023 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Awesome Songs: August 2023 features music courtesy of Dixon Dallas, Halle, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler Childers, and Usher.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 30, 2023 ago
    Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life [๐Ÿ“ท: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC / High Standardz / Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Brent Faiyaz, with the help of the lovely and talented Coco Jones, delivers a fantastic R&B duet with โ€œMoment of Your Life.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Selena Gomez, Single Soon [๐Ÿ“ท: Interscope]
    Music

    Selena Gomez, Single Soon | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Selena Gomez returns with her first single of 2023, โ€œSingle Soon,โ€ which is enjoyable enough but not groundbreaking or particularly innovative.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Try Love [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Music

    Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, โ€œTry Love.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Because | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Deniece Williams, Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Vicki Yohe.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    The Emotions, Best of My Love: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 132 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via ย Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Emotions, Best of My Love | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 132nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBest of My Loveโ€ by The Emotions.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Juvenile, Slow Motion: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 69 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cash Money; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Juvenile, Slow Motion | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 69thย  edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œSlow Motionโ€ by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Conan Gray, Winner [๐Ÿ“ท: Republic]
    Music

    Conan Gray, Winner | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Always consistent, versatile singer/songwriter Conan Gray bring the heat, once again, on his second straight winning single of 2023, โ€œWinner.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago
    David Archuleta, Afraid To Love [๐Ÿ“ท: Archie Music]
    LGBTQ

    David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, โ€œAfraid To Love.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 28, 2023 ago

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