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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.
    Flo Milli, “Conceited” [📷 : RCA]
    Music

    Flo Milli, “Conceited” | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper Flo Milli is confident, unapologetic, and most of all, “Conceited” on her short and simple,  but ultimately enjoyable single.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 20, 2022 ago
    Cautious Clay, “Puffer” [📷: Cautious Clay]
    Music

    Cautious Clay, “Puffer” | Track Review 🎵

    Cautious Clay both surprises and captivates on his short, unique indie-pop single, “Puffer.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 20, 2022 ago
    Chlöe, “Surprise” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Parkwood Entertainment LLC]
    Music

    Chlöe, “Surprise” | Track Review 🎵

    Chlöe continues to show ample potential on her third solo single, “Surprise,” but also leaves the listener desiring a bit more all told.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 20, 2022 ago
    John Legend, “Honey” (Ft. Muni Long) [📷: John Legend Music, Inc. / Republic]
    Music

    John Legend, “Honey” | Track Review 🎵

    Award-winning musician extraordinaire John Legend collaborates with Muni Long on the short but utterly sweet R&B single, “Honey.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 20, 2022 ago
    Carl Thomas, “I Wish”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 49 (2022) [📷: Bad Boy, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Carl Thomas, “I Wish” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 49th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Wish” by R&B singer Carl Thomas.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 20, 2022 ago
    Marvin Sapp, “Your Way Is Better”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 23 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Elev8 Entertainment & Media LLC, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Thirty Tigers]
    Columns

    Marvin Sapp, “Your Way Is Better” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 23rd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Marvin Sapp performing, “Your Way Is Better.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 19, 2022 ago
    Whitney Houston vs. Sam Smith: Head 2 Head ️ No. 23 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston vs. Sam Smith | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 23rd edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Whitney Houston and Sam Smith contend for the best rendition of “How Will I Know.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 18, 2022 ago
    Buckcherry, “Crazy Bitch”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 10 (2022) [📷: 11-7 Recording Corp., Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Buckcherry, “Crazy B*tch” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    In the 10th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Crazy B*tch” performed by Buckcherry.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 17, 2022 ago
    Saucy Santana, “Booty” (Ft. Latto) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Saucy Santana, “Booty” | Track Review 🎵

    Unapologetic gay rapper Saucy Santana enlists rapper Latto for “Booty,” an anthem tailor made for Pride month 2022 and well beyond.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2022 ago
    Buckcherry, “Crazy Bitch”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 10 (2022) [📷: 11-7 Recording Corp., Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Marilyn Manson, “Cake and Sodomy” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    In the 9th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2022), we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Cake and Sodomy” performed by Marilyn Manson.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2022 ago
    Thought: 5ive Songs No. 30 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Magnus Mueller via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Thought | 5ive Songs

    On the 30th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with THOUGHT in some form or fashion.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Exporter: Interview No. 281 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know Exporter | Interview 🎤

    In the 281st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from California pop-punk/emo/alt-rock band, Exporter.    

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2022 ago

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