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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.
    Bad Bunny, โ€œPartyโ€: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 35 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rimas Entertainment; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bad Bunny, Party | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œPartyโ€ by Bad Bunny featuring Rauw Alejandro.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 2, 2023 ago
    Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Love [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Boys Keep Swinging Inc / Mute Artists Ltd.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Loveโ€ฏ| Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears continues his upward trajectory as a solo artist on โ€œI Used To Be In Love,โ€ the third single from his sophomore LP, Last Man Dancing.

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

    Kesha, Fine Line | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops the angry, emotional โ€œFine Line,โ€ one of two promo singles from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, in my head [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mad Tsai; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Mad Tsai, in my head | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Pop singer/songwriter Mad Tsai continues his ascent as an artist with his latest bop, a relatable heartbroken ballad, โ€œin my head.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    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

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