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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
        • 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.
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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.
    Smokie Norful, “Um Good”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown Gospel; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Smokie Norful, Um Good | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pastor and gospel singer Smokie Norful performing, “Um Good.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 26, 2023 ago
    Rihanna vs. Ryland James: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 8 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 21 Entertainment Group, Westbury Road Entertainment / Roc Nation; andresilva5, Antoni Shkraba via Pexels; talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Rihanna vs. Ryland James | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 8th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Rihanna and Ryland Jam contend for the best rendition of “Love On The Brain.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 25, 2023 ago
    Atlantic Starr, “Always”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Atlantic Starr, Always | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 32nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Always” by Atlantic Starr.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 24, 2023 ago
    14 Listen , Hear Me Out Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    14 Listen 🔊, Hear👂 Me Out Songs | Playlist 🎧

    14 Listen 🔊, Hear 👂 Me Out Songs features music courtesy of The 1975, Beyoncé, Deniece Williams, Pusha T, and The Supremes.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 24, 2023 ago
    Cavetown, “This Is Home”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Oat Milk and Many Hats Endeavors; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Cavetown, This Is Home | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 7th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “This Is Home” performed by Cavetown.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
    Skrillex, “RATATA”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OWSLA / Atlantic; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Skrillex, RATATA | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

    In the 3rd edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Skrillex performing the danceable gem, “RATATA.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
    Story: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 0fjd125gk87 via Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Story | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Story: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 16 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Conan Gray, Jay-Z, JORDY, Kehlani, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
    Carl Carlton, “She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Carl Carlton, She’s A Bad Mama Jama | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 31st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
    Maluma, “Sexo Sin Título”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Maluma, Sexo Sin Título | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 16th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sexo Sin Título” by Maluma.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 23, 2023 ago
    P!nk, TRUSTFALL [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    P!nk, TRUSTFALL | Album Review 💿

    Well into her career, the ultra-consistent, pop superstar, P!nk, impresses once more on her ninth studio album, TRUSTFALL.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 22, 2023 ago
    Bruce Springsteen, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”: Covers No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Columbia; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Bruce Springsteen, Turn Back The Hands Of Time | COVERS

    In the 9th edition of COVERS (2023), Bruce Springsteen delivers a compelling rendition of “Turn Back The Hands Of Time,” originally performed by Tyrone Davis.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 22, 2023 ago
    13 Songs Fueled by The Evil Green, Money [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pete Linforth, PublicDomainPictures, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Fueled by The Evil Green, Money 💵 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Fueled by The Evil Green, Money 💵 features Elley Duhé x Whethan, Jordan Davis, Mary J. Blige, Metro Boomin x Gunna, Pink Floyd & Yung Gravy.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 22, 2023 ago

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