John Legend, Don’t Need to Sleep | Song Review 🎵
![John Legend, Don't Need To Sleep [📷: John Legend Music, Inc. / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/john-legend-dont-need-to-sleep.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
John Legend delivers a gorgeous, inspiring, and thoughtful ballad with “Don’t Need to Sleep,” which appears in the film, We Dare to Dream.
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.
Susan Boyle, Up to the Mountain | COVERS
![Susan Boyle, Up to the Mountain, Covers No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Simco Limited / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/susan-boyle-up-to-the-mountain-covers-52-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of COVERS (2023), Susan Boyle delivers a compelling rendition of “Up to the Mountain,” originally performed by Patti Griffin.
13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Matthew Montrone, TMA Management from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13-outstanding-out-songs-vol-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Bobby Womack, Diana Ross, Drake, NLE Choppa, and Vicki Lawrence.
Getting to Know… One Fall | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… One Fall: Interview No. 394 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nicole Tammaro, One Fall; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-one-fall-interview-394.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 394th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Salem, Massachusetts melodic punk band, One Fall.
Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/taylor-hicks-do-i-make-you-proud-1-hit-wonderful-19-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Do I Make You Proud” performed by Taylor Hicks.
Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, He | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, He: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 190 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/patti-labelle-the-bluebelles-he-throwback-vibez-190-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 190th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “He” by Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles.
Kisos, Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy] | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kisos, Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy]: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 100 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Miller Place; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kisos-santas-bussy-gangbang-remix-santussy-midnight-heat-100-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy]” by Kisos.
Getting to Know… 3 Bravo | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…3 Bravo: Interview No. 393 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 3 Bravo; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-3-bravo-interview-393.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 393rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Utah heavy metal band, 3 Bravo.
ericdoa, sweet tooth | Song Review 🎵
![ericdoa, sweet tooth [📷: ERICDOA / LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ericdoa-sweet-tooth-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gen-Z standout ericdoa is totally prepared to give you a cavity with his hella sweet alternative single, “sweet tooth.”
Lil Baby, Crazy | Song Review 🎵
![Lil Baby, Crazy [📷: Quality Control Music / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lil-baby-crazy-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated melodic rapper Lil Baby drops an ‘crazy,’ though enjoyable and respectable rap banger with “Crazy.”
Luh Tyler, The Grinch Freestyle | Song Review 🎵
![Luh Tyler, The Grinch Freestyle [📷: Luh Tyler / Motion Music, LLC / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/luh-tyler-the-grinch-freestyle-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Swagger-laden teen rapper Luh Tyler taps Grammy-nominated rapper Latto for the short but entertaining banger, “The Grinch Freestyle.”
Beyoncé, Grown Woman | Song Review 🎵
![Beyoncé, Grown Woman [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyonce-grown-woman-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
It only took 10 years, but finally, Beyoncé has released “Grown Woman” as a streaming and downloadable standalone audio track.