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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.
    Latto, “FTCU” [📷: Streamcut / RCA]
    Music

    Latto, “FTCU” | Track Review 🎵

    Latto, assisted by fellow female rappers GloRilla and Gangsta Boo, brings the heat on the short but unapologetic banger, “FTCU.”  

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    A$AP Rocky • 🎵 “Shittin’ Me” [📷: A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC / RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Rocky, “Sh*ttin’ Me” | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper A$AP Rocky returns with a brief but utterly potent and unapologetic rap banger with “Sh*ttin’ Me.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music GmbH]
    Music

    Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵

    Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Wilson Pickett, “Mustang Sally”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 121 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Wilson Pickett, “Mustang Sally” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 122nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Mustang Sally” by legendary Southern soul artist, Wilson Pickett.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    11 Intriguing Snowy Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ash, Ron Lach, fontgenerator.com, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions]
    Evergreen

    11 Intriguing Snowy Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Intriguing Snowy Songs features music courtesy of Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Yoko Ono. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 5, 2022 ago
    Morgan State University Choir, “The Storm Is Passing Over”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 44 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, GIA Publications, Inc., Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Morgan State University Choir, “The Storm Is Passing Over” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 44th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by Morgan State University Choir performing, “The Storm Is Passing Over,” among others performing the hymn.   

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 4, 2022 ago
    Clarence Carter vs. Jimmy Reed: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 47 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    Clarence Carter vs. Jerry Reed | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 47th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Clarence Carter and Jerry Reed contend for the best rendition of “Patches.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 3, 2022 ago
    Solomon Burke, “If You Need Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 121 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Solomon Burke, “If You Need Me” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 121st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “If You Need Me” by the late, great Solomon Burke. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 3, 2022 ago
    Stevie Wonder, “From the Bottom of My Heart”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 43 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stevie Wonder, “From the Bottom of My Heart” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 43rd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Stevie Wonder performing, “From the Bottom of My Heart.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 2, 2022 ago
    Bill Withers, “Grandma’s Hands”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 120 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Bill Withers, “Grandma’s Hands” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 120th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Grandma’s Hands” by legendary soul artist, Bill Withers. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 2, 2022 ago
    13 Terrific AWAY Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dương Nhân, Gustavo Fring, Ketut Subiyanto, Michael Burrows, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Olya Kobruseva, Ono Kosuki, Trân Long] 
    Evergreen

    13 Terrific AWAY Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Terrific Away Songs features music courtesy of Brian McKnight, John Mayer, Miley Cyrus, Omar Apollo & Twenty One Pilots.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 2, 2022 ago
    Big: 5ive Songs No. 74 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, FUTURE KIIID, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Big | 5ive Songs

    In the 74th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with BIG in some form or fashion. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 1, 2022 ago

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