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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.
    Luke Combs, Fast Car: Covers No. 31 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; River House Artists LLC / Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Luke Combs, Fast Car | COVERS

    In the 31st edition of COVERS (2023), Luke Combs delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œFast Car,โ€ originally performed by Tracy Chapman.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 26, 2023 ago
    11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LED Supermarket, Marcus Pinho, Matheus Bertelli, from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE features music courtesy of Earth Wind & Fire, The Manhattans, Pusha T, Ray Charles, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 26, 2023 ago
    Ice Spice, Like..? (Deluxe) [๐Ÿ“ท: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ice Spice, Likeโ€ฆ? (Deluxe) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After showing great potential on her debut EP, Like…?, Bronx rapper Ice Spice continues to show her upside on Like…? (Deluxe).

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    ZAYN, Love Like This [๐Ÿ“ท: Drop Zed Music, LLC / Mercury / Republic]
    Music

    ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, โ€œLove Like This.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS [๐Ÿ“ท: will.i.am, LLC / Epic]
    Music

    will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, โ€œMIND YOUR BUSINESS.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    Tina Turner: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone, Tina Turner, YouTube]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Tina Turner | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Tina Turner: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of the late, great, Tina Turner.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    Deniece Williams, Itโ€™s Gonna Take a Miracle: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 112 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Deniece Williams, Itโ€™s Gonna Take a Miracle | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 112th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œItโ€™s Gonna Take a Miracleโ€ by Deniece Williams.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    THEMXXNLIGHT, Ecstasy: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 60 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; THEMXXNLIGHT Entertainment Corporation / VIZIER; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    THEMXXNLIGHT, Ecstasy | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 60th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œEcstasyโ€ by THEMXXNLIGHT.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
    Ryan Gosling, Iโ€™m Just Ken: FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜ No. 32 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic / Warner Bros. Entertainment; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Ryan Gosling, Iโ€™m Just Ken | FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜

    In the 32nd edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜, we highlight โ€œIโ€™m Just Kenโ€ performed by Ryan Gosling from Barbie.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
    Anusha, Burden [๐Ÿ“ท: Anusha Ltd.]
    LGBTQ

    Anusha, Burden | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Singer/songwriter Anusha shines on her single, โ€œBurdenโ€ bringing artistry, authenticity, and thought-provoking songwriting.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
    Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 111 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 111th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œCome Rain or Come Shineโ€ by Ray Charles.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, David Archuleta, Hozier, Lil Nas X, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago

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