Joe Daccache, F.A.G. | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Joe Daccache, F.A.G.: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Joe Daccache; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/joe-daccache-f-a-g-lgbtq-bopz-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “F.A.G.” performed by Lebanese pop artist, Joe Daccache.
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.
Janelle Monáe, Champagne Shit | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Janelle Monáe, “Champagne Shit”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 47 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Wondaland Productions LLC / Bad Boy Records LLC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/janelle-monae-champagne-shit-midnight-heat-47-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Champagne Sh*t” by Janelle Monáe.
Kesha, Die Young | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Kesha, “Die Young”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; Anand Kulkarni, Aykut Bingül, Luân Phan, mohammadreza merhvand via Pexels; Anna, Gordon Taylor, harshahars from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kesha-die-young-controversial-tunes-15-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Die Young” by Kesha.
City Girls, I Need A Thug | Track Review 🎵
![City Girls, I Need A Thug [📷: Quality Control Music / Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/city-girls-i-need-a-thug-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
City Girls – Yung Miami and JT – need a thug, who they characterize explicitly and vividly on their brief single, “I Need A Thug.”
Shawn Mendes, What The Hell Are We Dying For? | Track Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, What The Hell Are We Dying For? [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shawn-mendes-what-the-hell-are-we-dying-for-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian heartthrob Shawn Mendes returns with “What The Hell Are We Dying For?” lamenting air pollution, climate change, and mostly, his breakup.
Sam Smith & Madonna, VULGAR | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Smith & Madonna, Vulgar [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol / EMI; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sam-smith-madonna-vulgar-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated pop musicians Sam Smith & Madonna collaborate on the shocking duet “VULGAR” which has its moments, but also feels ‘a bit too much.’
Charles Wright, Express Yourself | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band, Express Yourself: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 88 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/charles-wright-express-yourself-throwback-vibez-88-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band.
11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Betül Nur, Enrique Zafra from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-songs-sooo-hot-they-melt.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! features music courtesy of Denzel Curry, Kehlani, Mariah Carey, Niall Horan, and Prince & The New Power Generation.
Anthony Hamilton, Never Give Up | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Anthony Hamilton, “Never Give Up”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tappy Whyte’s Music / Merovingian Music Ltd.; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/anthony-hamilton-never-give-up-music-lifts-30-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton performing, “Never Give Up.”
Tina Turner vs. Ghost | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Tina Turner vs. Ghost: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Loma Vista, Parlophone; 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/tina-turner-ghost-head-2-head-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Tina Turner and Ghost contend for the best rendition of “We Don’t Need Another Hero.”
Denzel Curry, Melt Session #1 | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Denzel Curry, “Melt Session #1”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; PH Recordings, LLC / Loma Vista; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/denzel-curry-melt-session-1-rap-bngrz-21-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Melt Session #1,” performed by Denzel Curry.
Getting to Know… Fathom Farewell | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Fathom Farewell: Interview No. 361 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fathom Farewell; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/getting-to-know-fathom-farewell-interview-361.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 361st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Worcester, MA melodic metalcore band, Fathom Farewell.