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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
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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.
    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
    Aretha Franklin & George Michael, โ€œI Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)โ€: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 69 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aretha Franklin, I Knew You Were Waiting | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โ€œI Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)โ€ by Aretha Franklin & George Michael.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Ed Sheeran, "Boat" [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Asylum UK / Atlantic UK; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on โ€œBoat,โ€ the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Tawnted, โ€œItโ€™s Fine, Iโ€™m Fineโ€ [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Tawnted; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    LGBTQ

    Tawnted, Itโ€™s Fine, Iโ€™m Fine | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a faรงade, โ€œItโ€™s Fine, Iโ€™m Fine.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Brother: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 34 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; 1400 Entertainment, Inc. / 10K Projects, Atlantic, J, Mad Tsai, Partisan; Alena Darmel via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Brother | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Brother: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 34 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Angie Stone, Cymande, Donny Hathaway, Mad Tsai, and Trippie Redd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Trippie Redd & Lil Baby, โ€œDARK BROTHERHOODโ€: Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 15 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 1400 Entertainment, Inc. / 10K Projects; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Trippie Redd & Lil Baby, DARK BROTHERHOOD | Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 15th edition of Rap BNGRZ ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we break down the banger status of โ€œDARK BROTHERHOOD,โ€ performed by Trippie Redd & Lil Baby.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    NxWorries, โ€œLyk Disโ€: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 34 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Stones Throw; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    NxWorries, Lyk Dis | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 34th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œLyk Disโ€ by NxWorries.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 27, 2023 ago
    Mad Tsai, โ€œStacyโ€™s Brotherโ€: LGBTQ Bopz ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽถ No. 19 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: 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 ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Mad Tsai, Stacyโ€™s Brother | LGBTQ Bopz ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 19th edition of LGBTQ Bopz ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽถ (2023), we highlight the song, โ€œStacyโ€™s Brotherโ€ performed by Mad Tsai.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Cory Singer, Don't F With Me [๐Ÿ“ท: HEART SONGS MUSIC GROUP]
    Music

    Cory Singer, Donโ€™t F With Me | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, โ€œDonโ€™t F With Me.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago
    Latto, โ€œPut It On Da Floorโ€ [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, โ€œPut It On Da Floor.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 26, 2023 ago

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