Hurt | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Hurt: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ron Lach via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hurt-3-to-5-bops-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hurt: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 26 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Alicia Keys, The Gap Band, Jazmine Sullivan, John Mellencamp, and Lizzo.
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.
The Gap Band, Burn Rubber On Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Gap Band, “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-gap-band-burning-rubber-on-me-throwback-vibez-52-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” by The Gap Band.
Syd, Drown In It | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Syd, “Drown In It”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Internet / Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/syd-drown-in-it-midnight-heat-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Drown In It” by Syd.
Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock | Album Review 💿
![Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston [📷: Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/whitney-houston-i-go-to-the-rock-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The legacy of Whitney Houston endures on her posthumous, gospel music compilation, I Go To The Rock: the Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.
Gary Jules & Michael Andrews, Mad World | COVERS
![Gary Jules & Michael Peters, “Mad World”: Covers No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Down Up Down, Inc.; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gary-jules-mad-world-covers-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of COVERS (2023), Gary Jules & Michael Andrews delivers a compelling rendition of “Mad World,” originally performed by Tears For Fears.
13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13-late-later-or-lately-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs features music courtesy of Ari Lennox, Harry Styles, Janet Jackson, Joesef, Roddy Ricch & Stevie Wonder.
Roddy Ricch, late at night | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Roddy Ricch, “late at night”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/roddy-ricch-late-at-night-rap-bngrz-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “late at night,” performed by Roddy Ricch.
Ribbon 🎗️| 3 to 5 BOPS
![Ribbon🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexander Lesnitsky, Silhouette1 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ribbon-3-to-5-bops-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ribbon 🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Andreas Wijk, Mariah Carey, Rod Wave, Ryan Beatty, and Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder, Lately | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Stevie Wonder, “Lately”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 51 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stevie-wonder-lately-throwback-vibez-51-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Lately” by Stevie Wonder.
Ari Lennox, Up Late | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ari Lennox, “Up Late”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dreamville / Interscope; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ari-lenix-up-late-midnight-heat-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Up Late” by Ari Lennox.
John Mellencamp, Hurts So Good | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![John Mellencamp, “Hurts So Good”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 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/2023/03/john-mellencamp-hurts-so-good-fierce-pop-rock-15-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Hurts So Good” performed by John Mellencamp.
Joaicon, boyfriend | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Joaicon, “boyfriend”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; IconzRecordz; 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/2023/03/joaicon-boyfriend-lgbtq-bopz-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “boyfriend” performed by Joaicon.