Fujii Kaze, Back Stabbers | COVERS
![Fujii Kaze, Back Stabbers: Covers No. 44 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Universal Music LLC; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fujii-kaze-back-stabbers-covers-44-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of COVERS (2023), Fujii Kaze delivers a compelling rendition of “Back Stabbers,” originally performed by The O’Jays.
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 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/11-alluring-radio-approved-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs features music courtesy of Donna Summer, Esperanza Spalding, Jake Shears, Scissor Sisters, and Shinedown.
Vicki Lawrence, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia → 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Vicki Lawrence, The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 11 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GME LLC; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/vicki-lawrence-the-night-the-lights-went-out-in-georgia-1-hit-wonderful-11-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia” performed by Vicki Lawrence.
Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵
![Joaicon, self-centered [📷: IconzRecordz]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/joaicon-self-centered-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”
Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵
![Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) [📷: Cooper Bloom]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cooper-bloom-two-cowboys-story-of-the-night-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 159 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/smokey-robinson-youve-really-got-a-hold-on-me-throwback-vibez-159-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 159th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
Janet Jackson, Any Time, Any Place | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Janet Jackson, Any Time, Any Place: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 84 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Black Doll Inc; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/janet-jackson-any-time-any-place-midnight-heat-84-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 84th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Any Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson.
The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, TOO MUCH | Song Review 🎵
![The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, Too Much [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-kid-laroi-jung-kook-central-cee-too-much-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee join forces for an enjoyable and fun pop single, that’s never “TOO MUCH.”
Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind | Song Review 🎵
![Omar Rudberg, Off My Mind [📷: Record Company TEN]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/omar-rudberg-off-my-mind-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer and actor Omar Rudberg, assisted by Jubël, brings the heat on the muy caliente, Spanish-tinged single, “Off My Mind.”
Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City | Song Review 🎵
![Charli XCX & Sam Smith, In The City [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/charli-xcx-sam-smith-in-the-city-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“In The City,” the first collaboration between pop standouts Charli XCX and the highly decorated Sam Smith, is nothing short of a dance/electro-pop bop.
Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review 💿
![Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other [📷: EMI Recorded Music Australia Production]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/troye-sivan-something-to-give-each-other-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.
Ray Charles, Hit The Road Jack | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ray Charles, Hit The Road Jack: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 158 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tangerine; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ray-charles-hit-the-road-jack-throwback-vibez-158-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 158th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Hit The Road Jack” by the iconic, late musician, Ray Charles.