KC & The Sunshine Band, I Get Lifted | COVERS
![KC & The Sunshine Band, “I Get Lifted”: Covers No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kc-and-the-sunshine-band-i-get-lifted-covers-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of COVERS (2023), KC & The Sunshine Band delivers a compelling rendition of “I Get Lifted,” originally performed by George McCrae.
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The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Christian Heitz, Marius Mann, Nataliya Vaitkevich, Nork Photography, Oliver Sjöström, Pierre Blaché, Rudolf Kirchner, Scott Webb via Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oh-the-places-youll-go-on-these-15-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs features music courtesy of 100 gecs, Daniel Caesar, Dominic Fike, Lana Del Rey, and Logic.
George McCrae, Rock Your Baby | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![George McCrae, “Rock Your Baby”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/george-mccrae-rock-your-baby-dance-gemz-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with George McCrae performing the danceable gem, “Rock Your Baby”.
Superstar | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan Samkov, Tamilles Esposito via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/superstar-3-to-5-bops-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Beyoncé, Lupe Fiasco, Luther Vandross, Usher, and Yves Tumor.
Rick James, Fire And Desire | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Rick James, “Fire And Desire”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 67 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rick-james-fire-and-desire-throwback-vibez-67-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Fire And Desire” by R&B singer/songwriter, Rick James.
Daniel Caesar, Homiesexual | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Daniel Caesar, “Homiesexual”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollace, Inc. / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/daniel-caesar-homiesexual-midnight-heat-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Homiesexual” by Daniel Caesar featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
Getting to Know… Divinex | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Divinex: Interview No. 351 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Divinex; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/getting-to-know-divinex-interview-351.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 351st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Rochester, NY instrumental progressive metal band, Divinex.
Orville Peck, Queen of the Rodeo | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Orville Peck, “Queen of the Rodeo”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; 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/2023/04/orville-peck-queen-of-the-rodeo-lgbtq-bopz-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Queen of the Rodeo” performed by Orville Peck.
Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵
![Foo Fighters, Rescued [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/foo-fighters-rescued-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.
AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵
![AJR, The Dumb Song [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ajr-the-dumb-song-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?
The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵
![The Weeknd, Double Fantasy (Ft. Future) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO, Inc. / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-weeknd-double-fantasy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.
George McCrae, I Get Lifted → Throwback Vibez
![George McCrae, “I Get Lifted”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 66 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/george-mccrae-i-get-lifted-throwback-vibez-66-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Get Lifted” by disco/funk/soul musician, George McCrae.