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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Miguel, Give It To Me [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; ByStorm Entertainment / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Miguel, Give It To Me | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    While fans continue to wait for his fifth studio album, Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel impresses on the sexy single, โ€œGive It To Me.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Kesha, Eat The Acid [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Kesha, Eat The Acid | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha surprises with โ€œEat The Acid,โ€ the experimental promo single from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Aaron Neville, โ€œHerculesโ€: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 70 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Charly; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aaron Neville, Hercules | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œHerculesโ€ by versatile soul musician, Aaron Neville.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: April 2023ย [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Sonny Vermeer via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 features music courtesy of Dominic Fike, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, SZA, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin, โ€œBless Meโ€: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 24 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maverick City Music / Tribl / Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Inspiration; cottonbro studio, Itzelย  Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin, Bless Me | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 24th edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin performing, โ€œBless Me.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 30, 2023 ago
    Bankrol Hayden, โ€œBrothersโ€: Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 16 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Bankrol Hayden, Brothers | Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 16th edition of Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we break down the banger status of โ€œBrothers,โ€ performed by Bankrol Hayden featuring Luh Kel.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 29, 2023 ago
    George McCrae vs. KC & The Sunshine Band: Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ No. 17 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]
    Columns

    George McCrae vs. KC & The Sunshine Band | Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

    In the 17th edition of Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ (2023), George McCrae and KC & The Sunshine Band contend for the best rendition of โ€œI Get Lifted.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 29, 2023 ago
    Smokey Robinson, Gasms [๐Ÿ“ท: Smokey Robinson]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Smokey Robinson, Gasms | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 29, 2023 ago
    Jerry Lee Lewis, โ€œGreat Balls of Fireโ€: Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ No. 11 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sun Entertainment Corporation; Anand Kulkarni, Aykut Bingรผl, Luรขn Phan, mohammadreza merhvand via Pexels; Anna, Gordon Taylor, harshahars from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 11th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, โ€œGreat Balls of Fireโ€ by Jerry Lee Lewis.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 28, 2023 ago
    The Ponderosa Twins Plus One, โ€œBoundโ€: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 69 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Essential Media Group LLC; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Ponderosa Twins Plus One, Bound | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBoundโ€ by The Ponderosa Twins Plus One.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 28, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Tatiana Castrillon via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Kool & The Gang, Queen, and Pink Floyd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 28, 2023 ago
    JORDY, BOY [๐Ÿ“ท: 300 Entertainment]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    JORDY, BOY | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JORDY gets personal on his short but sweet and relatable sophomore album, BOY.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago

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