Talking Heads, Take Me to the River | COVERS
![Talking Heads, Take Me to the River: Covers No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sire; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/talking-heads-take-me-to-the-river-covers-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of COVERS (2024), Talking Heads delivers a compelling rendition of “Take Me to the River,” originally performed by Al Green.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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.
11 Engaging Songs About Leather | Playlist 🎧
![11 Engaging Songs About Leather (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Murat Esibatir from Pexels; fashionate, Juan Boche, Khusen Rustamov, Malkhai Cora, StockSnap, zhangxiaoren from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-engaging-songs-about-leather.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Engaging Songs About Leather features music courtesy of Cody Johnson, Emi Larraud, Grace Jones, Messer, and Stevie Nicks.
The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) | Song Review 🎵
![The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Black Keys / Nonesuch; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-black-keys-beautiful-people-stay-high-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The musical high is legit on “Beautiful People (Stay High)”, the must-hear, promo single The Black Keys present from their 12th studio LP, Ohio Players.
MGMT, Nothing to Declare | Song Review 🎵
![MGMT, Nothing To Declare [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mom+Pop; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mgmt-nothing-to-declare-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative duo MGMT bring the musical heat on the fine “Nothing to Declare,” the third single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.
Lyrical Lemonade, Fallout | Song Review 🎵
![Lyrical Lemonde, Fallout [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lyrical Lemonade LLC / Def Jam; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lyrical-lemonade-fallout-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Fallout” marks an enjoyable track by Lyrical Lemonade featuring surprising collaboration between Gus Dapperton, Lil Yachty, and Joey Bada$$.
Asher Roth, I Love College | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Asher Roth, I Love College: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/asher-roth-i-love-college-1-hit-wonderful-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “I Love College” performed by rapper, Asher Roth.
Anthony Hamilton, I’m a Mess | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Anthony Hamilton, I’m a Mess: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 10 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA / Jive; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/anthony-hamilton-im-a-mess-throwback-vibez-10-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I’m A Mess” by Grammy-winning neo-soul artist, Anthony Hamilton.
Emi Larraud, Sex, Break, Down! | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Emi Larraud, Sex, Break, Down!: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; E.L.; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emi-larraud-sex-break-down-midnight-heat-5-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sex, Break, Down!” by Emi Larraud.
Jhené Aiko, Sun / Son | Song Review 🎵
![Jhené Aiko, Sun / Son [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Jhené Aiko LLC / Def Jam; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jhene-aiko-sun-son-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko shines on “Sun / Son,” celebrating her son, Noah Hasani, and embracing the gift of motherhood.
Jennifer Lopez, Can’t Get Enough | Song Review 🎵
![Jennifer Lopez, Can't Get Enough [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nuyorican Productions, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jennifer-lopez-cant-get-enough-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer Jennifer Lopez is in full-on, dedicated mode on “Can’t Get Enough,” the promo single from her 2024 LP, This Is Me…Now.
Ariana Grande, yes, and? | Song Review 🎵
![Ariana Grande, yes, and? [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ariana-grande-yes-and-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her dancing shoes on her confident and exuberant first solo single in three years, “yes, and?”.
Lil Nas X, J CHRIST | Song Review 🎵
![Lil Nas X, J CHRIST [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lil-nas-x-j-christ-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With a knack for trolling and drawing attention to himself, Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas does so again on his ‘controversial’ single, “J CHRIST.”