The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • 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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • Face Off
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    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.
    Mary J. Blige, “Testimony”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Mary J. Blige, Testimony | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Testimony.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    The Kid LAROI, "I GUESS IT'S LOVE" [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵

    On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    Whitney Houston, "He Can Use Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Music

    Whitney Houston, He Can Use Me | Track Review 🎵

    In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    Top: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Suliman Sallehi via Pexels]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Top | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Top: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 17 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of bbno$, DJ Khaled, Keni Burke, Lana Del Rey, and Mary J. Blige.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    Tears For Fears, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tears For Fears, Everybody Wants To Rule The World | Throwback Vibez

    In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    clipping., “Hot Fuck No Love”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    clipping., Hot F**k No Love | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 17th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hot F**k No Love” by clipping. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 28, 2023 ago
    Getting to Know… Bar II: Interview No. 336 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bar II; Tumisu via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Bar II | Interview 🎤

    In the 336th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Brussels rock band, Bar II.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Nas, “The World Is Yours”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Nas, The World Is Yours | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 8th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “The World Is Yours,” performed by Nas.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Chlöe & Chris Brown, "How Does It Feel" [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]
    Music

    Chlöe & Chris Brown, How Does It Feel | Track Review 🎵

    Chlöe, assisted by controversial singer, Chris Brown, drops “How Does It Feel,” the enjoyable second single from her debut album, In Pieces.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Kip Moore, "Damn Love" [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Kip Moore, Damn Love | Track Review 🎵

    Country singer Kip Moore drops a relatable single in “Damn Love” that perfectly captures the varying actions and emotions incited by L-O-V-E.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Jonas Brothers, "Wings" [📷: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic]
    Music

    Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵

    Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago
    Keni Burke, “Risin’ to the Top”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Keni Burke, Risin’ to the Top | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Risin’ to the Top” by Keni Burke.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2023 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 319 320 321 … 896 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • Face Off
        • More Columns
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy