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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 ๐ŸŽตSongs (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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Frankie Grande, Boys: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 72 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Casablanca / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Frankie Grande, Boys | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 72nd edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œBoysโ€ performed by Frankie Grande.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Jon Secada & Shanice, If I Never Knew You: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Walt Disney Company; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jon Secada & Shanice, If I Never Knew You | Dazzling Duets

    In the 14th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Jon Secada & Shanice collaborate on โ€œIf I Never Knew You.โ€

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Santana, Black Magic Woman: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 142 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Santana, Black Magic Woman | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 142nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBlack Magic Womanโ€ by Santana.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadioย from Pexels; AcatXIo, DesignByDessie, DigitalDreamArtistย fromย Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs features songs by BLACKPINK, Christina Perri, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson, Black or White: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 141 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Jackson, Black or White | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBlack or Whiteโ€ by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
    Lady Gaga, Garden Of Eden: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 70 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lady Gaga, Garden Of Eden | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 70th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œGarden Of Edenโ€ by Lady Gaga.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
    Pablo Brooks, Risk: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 71 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Pablo Brooks; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Pablo Brooks, Risk | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 71st edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œRiskโ€ performed by German pop musician, Pablo Brooks.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    They Might Be Giants, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar: Covers No. 26 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; They Might Be Giants; Alan Cordero, Flรกvia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    They Might Be Giants, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar | COVERS

    In the 26th edition of COVERS (2025), They Might Be Giants delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œI Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar,โ€ originally performed by Jonathan Richman.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    The Drums & Rico Nasty, Dying: Wacky Wednesday No. 36 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anti; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Drums & Rico Nasty, Dying | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 36th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique โ€œDying,โ€ performed by The Drums and Rico Nasty.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectorsย fromย Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience features songs by Chris Brown, DeathbyRomy, Frankie Grande, Ghost, Marvin Sapp & Samuel Saint.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    Masked Wolf, Astronaut In The Ocean: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 34 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    Masked Wolf, Astronaut In The Ocean | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 34th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight โ€œAstronaut In The Oceanโ€ performed by Masked Wolf. ย 

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 2, 2025 ago
    Def Leppard, Pour Some Sugar On Me: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 140 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bludgeon Riffola Limited / Mercury; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Def Leppard, Pour Some Sugar On Me | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 140th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œPour Some Sugar On Meโ€ by Def Leppard.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsSeptember 2, 2025 ago

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