The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Sun Label Group, LLC; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-dixie-cups-bette-midler-head-2-head-34-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Dixie Cups and Bette Midler contend for the best rendition of “Chapel of Love.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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 Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 130 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pointer-sisters-slow-hand-throwback-vibez-130-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters.
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships | Playlist 🎧
![13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Diego F. Parra, Oliver Sjöström from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/13-alluring-songs-associated-with-ships.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships features music courtesy of AWOLNATION, Clairo, Hues Corporation, Kodak Black, and The O’Jays.
Candle 🕯️| 3 to 5 BOPS
![Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tucă Bianca from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/candle-3-to-5-bops-68-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Elton John, Helen Reddy, Kesha, Ruben Studdard, and ZAYN.
Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 129 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Right Stuff; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bobby-womack-thats-the-way-i-feel-about-cha-throwback-vibez-129-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 129th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha” by Bobby Womack.
Doechii, Booty Drop | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Doechii, Booty Drop: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/doechii-booty-drop-midnight-heat-68-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Booty Drop” by Doechii.
Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes: Interview No. 367 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Made Of Eyes; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/getting-to-know-made-of-eyes-interview-367.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 367th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Glasgow, UK band, Made Of Eyes.
Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mario-winans-i-dont-wanna-know-1-hit-wonderful-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “I Don’t Wanna Know” performed by Mario Winans featuring Enya and Diddy.
Silk Sonic, Love’s Train | COVERS
![Silk Sonic, Love’s Train: Covers No. 35 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/silk-sonic-loves-train-covers-35-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of COVERS (2023), Silk Sonic delivers a compelling rendition of “Love’s Train,” originally performed by Con Funk Shun.
13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb, Epic, Mercury, Motown, OVO, Republic, Sire, UMG Recordings, Inc., Warner; cottonbro studio from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/13-incredible-life-live-living-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Incredible Life, Live & Living Songs features music courtesy of David Bowie, Drake, Kesha, Madonna, and Rick James.
Kodak Black, Sink My Ship | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Kodak Black, Sink My Ship: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/kodak-black-sink-my-ship-rap-bngrz-30-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Sink My Ship,” performed by Kodak Black.
Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang | Track Review 🎵
![Paul Russell, Lil Boo Thang [📷: Paul Russell / Arista]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/paul-russell-lil-boo-thang-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Paul Russell repurposes a soul classic on his brief but infectious, potent pop single, “Lil Boo Thang.”