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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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.
    Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes: Interview No. 367 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Made Of Eyes; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes | Interview 🎀

    In the 367th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Glasgow, UK band, Made Of Eyes.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 23, 2023 ago
    Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know: 1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ No. 4 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know | 1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    In the 4th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘, we highlight β€œI Don’t Wanna Know” performed by Mario Winans featuring Enya and Diddy.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 23, 2023 ago
    Silk Sonic, Love’s Train: Covers No. 35 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Silk Sonic, Love’s Train | COVERS

    In the 35th edition of COVERS (2023), Silk Sonic delivers a compelling rendition of β€œLove’s Train,” originally performed by Con Funk Shun.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 23, 2023 ago
    13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb, Epic, Mercury, Motown, OVO, Republic, Sire, UMG Recordings, Inc., Warner; cottonbro studio from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs features music courtesy of David Bowie, Drake, Kesha, Madonna, and Rick James.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 23, 2023 ago
    Kodak Black, Sink My Ship: Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯ No. 30 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Kodak Black, Sink My Ship | Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯

    In the 30th edition of Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯ (2023), we break down the banger status of β€œSink My Ship,” performed by Kodak Black.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang [πŸ“·: Paul Russell / Arista]
    Music

    Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review 🎡

    Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, β€œLil Boo Thang.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Dixon Dallas, F150 [πŸ“·: Dixon Dallas]
    LGBTQ

    Dixon Dallas, Better Without You | Track Review 🎡

    Gay country singer/songwriter Dixon Dallas (aka Jake Hill) shines once more on his break-up single, β€œBetter Without You.” 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Paint 🎨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pablo de Haro, Rafael Barros, Renato Bezerra from Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint 🎨 | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Paint 🎨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 67 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Doja Cat, Polo G, The Rolling Stones, and Skrillex.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Heatwave, Always and Forever: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 128 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Heatwave, Always and Forever | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 128th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on β€œAlways and Forever” by Heatwave.Β 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Ruben Studdard, After The Candles Burn: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 67 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ruben Studdard, After The Candles Burn | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œAfter The Candles Burn” by Ruben Studdard.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2023 ago
    Skrillex & Bibi Bourelly, Painting Rainbows: Dance Gemz πŸ•Ί πŸ’Ž 🎢 No. 16 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OWSLA / Atlantic; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer GonΓ§alves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Skrillex & Bibi Bourelly, Painting Rainbows | DANCE GEMZ πŸ•Ί πŸ’Ž 🎢

    In the 16th edition of DANCE GEMZ πŸ•Ί πŸ’Ž 🎢 (2023), we totally get down with Skrillex and Bibi Bourelly performing the danceable gem, β€œPainting Rainbows.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    Usher, Boyfriend [πŸ“·: mega/gamma.]
    Music

    Usher, Boyfriend | Track Review 🎡

    Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with his third single of 2023, the incredibly entertaining, fun, and seemingly shady β€œBoyfriend.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago

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