Radio 📻 | 3 to 5 BOPS
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Radio 📻: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 49 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Esperanza Spalding, Green Day, HARDY, Jake Shears, and Jxckson.
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.
Harry Belafonte, Day-O (Banana Boat Song) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Harry Belafonte, “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 92 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/harry-belafonte-day-o-the-banana-boat-song-throwback-vibez-92-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte.
Alaska Thunderfuck, Everybody Wants to Fuck Me | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Alaska Thunderfuck, “Everybody Wants to Fuck Me”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 49 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Producer Entertainment Group; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/alaska-thunderfuck-everybody-wants-to-fuck-me-midnight-heat-49-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 49th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Everybody Wants to F#¢k Me” by Alaska Thunderfuck.
Jay-Z, Song Cry | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Jay-Z, “Song Cry”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/jay-z-song-cry-rap-bngrz-22-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Song Cry,” performed by Jay-Z.
Coi Leray, Run It Up | Track Review 🎵
![Coi Leray, Run It Up [📷: Uptown / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coi-leray-run-it-up-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper/singer Coi Leray drops a cute, entertaining, and fierce 🔥 rap bop with her latest single, “Run It Up.”
Victoria Monét, On My Mama | Track Review 🎵
![Victoria Monét, On My Mama [📷: Lovett Music, Inc. / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/victoria-monet-on-my-mama-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monét brings ample confidence on her fierce single, “On My Mama.”
Doja Cat, Attention | Track Review 🎵
![Doja Cat, Attention [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/doja-cat-attention-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Doja Cat successfully tweaks her sound on “Attention,” prioritizing her gift of bars in this enjoyable rap cut.
Elton John, Your Song | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Elton John, “Your Song”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 91 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elton-john-your-song-throwback-vibez-91-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 91st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Your Song” by iconic musician, Elton John.
13 More Songs That Exhibit That Midnight Heat 🔥 | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs That Exhibit That Midnight Heat 🔥 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jeferson Gomes from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/13-more-songs-that-exhibit-that-midnight-heat.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs That Exhibit That Midnight Heat 🔥 features music courtesy of Angie Stone, BLK ODYSSY, Ian Abel, Prince & XILLAN.
Terrence Howard, Shine Through It | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Terrence Howard, “Shine Through It”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/terrence-howard-shine-through-it-music-lifts-31-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Terrence Howard performing, “Shine Through It.”
Marvin Gaye vs. Angie Stone | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Marvin Gaye vs. Angie Stone: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BRM / Peace Bisquit, Motown; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/marvin-gaye-angie-stone-head-2-head-24-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Marvin Gaye and Angie Stone contend for the best rendition of “Trouble Man.”
Adam Lambert, Fever | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Adam Lambert, “Fever”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Ltd.; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/adam-lambert-fever-fierce-pop-rock-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Fever” performed by Adam Lambert.