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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.
    Dorrough Music, Ice Cream Paint Job: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; E1 Music; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Dorrough Music, Ice Cream Paint Job | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Ice Cream Paint Job” by Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough Music.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 28, 2026 ago
    Ben E. King, Stand By Me: Throwback Vibez No. 51 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ben E. King, Stand By Me | Throwback Vibez

    In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Stand By Me” by the iconic soul singer-songwriter Ben E. King.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 28, 2026 ago
    Adam Port, SG Lewis & Keinemusik, Be The One [📷: Keinemusik]
    Music

    Adam Port, SG Lewis & Keinemusik, Be The One | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ German DJ/producer Adam Port, English singer-songwriter SG Lewis, and Keinemusik deliver a satisfying electronic bop with “Be The One.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    Latto, Big Mama [📷: Streamcut / RCA Records]
    Music

    Latto, GOMF | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, assisted by fellow Grammy nominee GloRilla, delivers a short but unapologetic banger, “GOMF.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    Durand Bernarr, BERNARR. [📷: Durand Bernarr / DSING RECORDS / Create Music Group Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Durand Bernarr, AM I OKAY?! | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr delivers another home run with “AM I OKAY?!”, the second single from BERNARR.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    Malcolm Todd, I Saw Your Face [📷: Columbia Records]
    Music

    Malcolm Todd, I Saw Your Face | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gen-Z alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd captures heartbreak superbly on “I Saw Your Face,” a single that sounds brighter than it should.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    Tears For Fears, Head Over Heels: Throwback Vibez No. 50 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tears For Fears, Head Over Heels | Throwback Vibez

    In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Head Over Heels” by English new wave band Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    An Exciting List of X & Z Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    An Exciting List of X & Z Songs | Playlist

    An Exciting List of X & Z Songs features songs by Beyoncé, Feng, JENNIE, Lil Uzi Vert, Malcolm Todd, and Óscar Maydon.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 27, 2026 ago
    Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Come Ye Disconsolate: Music Lifts No. 16 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Come Ye Disconsolate | Music Lifts

    In the 16th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway performing the hymn “Come Ye Disconsolate.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 26, 2026 ago
    BTS, SWIM: Bangerz N Bopz No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BIGHIT MUSIC; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    BTS, SWIM | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “SWIM” performed by Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 26, 2026 ago
    Jeffrey Osborne vs. Regine Velasquez: Face Off No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc., Viva; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jeffrey Osborne vs. Regine Velasquez | Face Off

    In the 12th edition of Face Off (2026), Jeffrey Osborne and Regine Velasquez face off for the best rendition of “On The Wings of Love.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 25, 2026 ago
    Rina Sawayama, XS: Bangerz N Bopz No. 33 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Rina Sawayama, XS | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “XS” performed by Japanese British singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsApril 25, 2026 ago

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