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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’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. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ 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
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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.
    Latto, “Put It On Da Floor” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    KC & The Sunshine Band, “I Get Lifted”: Covers No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    KC & The Sunshine Band, I Get Lifted | COVERS

    In the 18th edition of COVERS (2023), KC & The Sunshine Band delivers a compelling rendition of “I Get Lifted,” originally performed by George McCrae.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    ‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Christian Heitz, Marius Mann, Nataliya Vaitkevich, Nork Photography, Oliver Sjöström, Pierre Blaché, Rudolf Kirchner, Scott Webb via Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    ‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs features music courtesy of 100 gecs, Daniel Caesar, Dominic Fike, Lana Del Rey, and Logic.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    George McCrae, “Rock Your Baby”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    George McCrae, Rock Your Baby | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

    In the 8th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with George McCrae performing the danceable gem,  “Rock Your Baby”.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 25, 2023 ago
    Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan Samkov, Tamilles Esposito via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Superstar | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Beyoncé, Lupe Fiasco, Luther Vandross, Usher, and Yves Tumor.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 25, 2023 ago
    Rick James, “Fire And Desire”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 67 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rick James, Fire And Desire | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Fire And Desire” by R&B singer/songwriter, Rick James.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 25, 2023 ago
    Daniel Caesar, “Homiesexual”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollace, Inc. / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Daniel Caesar, Homiesexual | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 33rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Homiesexual” by Daniel Caesar featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 25, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Divinex: Interview No. 351 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Divinex; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Divinex | Interview 🎤

    In the 351st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Rochester, NY instrumental progressive metal band, Divinex.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    Orville Peck, “Queen of the Rodeo”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Orville Peck, Queen of the Rodeo | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Queen of the Rodeo” performed by Orville Peck.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    Foo Fighters, Rescued [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

    Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    AJR, The Dumb Song [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

    Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
    The Weeknd, Double Fantasy (Ft. Future) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO, Inc. / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago

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