Sunshine ☀️ | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Sunshine : 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sunshine-3-to-5-bops-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sunshine ☀️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of The 5th Dimension, Bill Withers, Christina Perri, Latto, and Steve Lacy.
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 O’Jays, Sunshine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, “Sunshine”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-ojays-sunshine-throwback-vibez-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Sunshine” by iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
Juicy J, The Woods | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Juicy J, “The Woods”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe / Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/juicy-j-the-woods-midnight-heat-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “The Woods” by Juicy J.
anees, sun and moon | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![anees, “sun and moon”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anees LLC; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/anees-sun-and-moon-music-lifts-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by versatile rapper/singer/songwriter anees performing his monogamous anthem, “sun and moon.”
John Lennon, Woman Is The N***** Of The World | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![John Lennon, “Woman Is The N***** Of The World”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/john-lennon-woman-is-the-n-of-the-world-controversial-tunes-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Woman Is The Nigger Of The World” by John Lennon.
Stevie Wonder, You Are The Sunshine of My Life | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Stevie Wonder, “You Are The Sunshine of My Life”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/stevie-wonder-you-are-the-sunshine-of-my-life-throwback-vibez-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Are The Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder.
Lisa Marie Presley, Dirty Laundry | COVERS
![Lisa Marie Presley, “Dirty Laundry”: Covers No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol; Paul Brennan from Pixabay, Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lisa-marie-presley-dirty-laundry-covers-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of COVERS (2023), the late Lisa Marie Presley delivers a compelling rendition of “Dirty Laundry,” originally performed by Don Henley.
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KoolShooters]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 features music courtesy of Bill Withers, Clarence Carter, Gladys Knight & The Pips, James Taylor, and Tina Turner.
Human Form Divine, DummyThicc | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Human Form Divine, “DummyThicc”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Human Form Divine; 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/2023/01/human-from-divine-dummythicc-lgbtq-bopz-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “DummyThicc” performed by Human Form Divine.
Moneybagg Yo & GloRilla, On Wat U On | Track Review 🎵
![Moneybagg Yo & GloRilla, “On Wat U On” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; CMG/N-Less/Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/moneybagg-yo-glorilla-on-wat-u-on-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Memphis rappers Moneybagg Yo and GloRilla join forces for the expletive-laden, gives no Fs, sexually charged, unapologetic rap banger, “On Wat U On.”
Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿
![Joesef, Permanent Damage [📷: Bold Cut / AWAL Recordings Ltd]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/joesef-permanent-damage-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage.
Smoke 🚬 💨 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Smoke 🚬 💨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Petar Starčević via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/smoke-3-to-5-bops-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Smoke 🚬 💨: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 5 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Drake, Otis Redding, The Platters, Silk Sonic, and SZA.