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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.
    The O’Jays, “You Got Your Hooks in Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 45 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
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    The O’Jays, “You Got Your Hooks in Me” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 45th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “You Got Your Hooks in Me” by “You Got Your Hooks in Me.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 31, 2022 ago
    Alexander 23, “The Hardest Part” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Alexander 23, “The Hardest Part” | Track Review 🎵

    Pop musician Alexander 23 delivers an utterly sublime record with “The Hardest Part,” which tackles a difficult topic: grief.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 31, 2022 ago
    Lady Gaga, “LoveGame”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 40 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Interscope, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
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    Lady Gaga, “LoveGame” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 40th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “LoveGame” by Lady Gaga.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 31, 2022 ago
    Blackbear & Machine Gun Kelly, “gfy” [📷: Alamo / Columbia / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Blackbear & Machine Gun Kelly, “gfy” | Track Review 🎵

    Blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly have some choice words for their monstrous exes on their unapologetic collaboration, “gfy.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 30, 2022 ago
    Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa & Young Thug, "Potion" [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK]
    Music

    Calvin Harris, “Potion” | Track Review 🎵

    Calvin Harris makes a strong comeback with the groovy “Potion,” which enlists the services of pop superstar Dua Lipa and idiosyncratic rapper, Young Thug.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 30, 2022 ago
    Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” | Track Review 🎵

    Country musician Jordan Davis shares his dedication to that special somebody in his life in his single, “What My World Spins Around.” 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 30, 2022 ago
    Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” [📷: Bad Vibes Forever / Columbia]
    Music

    Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” | Track Review 🎵

    Kanye West and the late XXXTENTACION concoct some magic on their two-and-a-half-minute collaborative single, “True Love.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 30, 2022 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, “Auntie Diaries”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 (2022) [📷: Aftermath, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Interscope, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, The Musical Hype, Pexels, pgLang, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Top Dawg Entertainment, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]
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    Kendrick Lamar, “Auntie Diaries” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    In the 11th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Auntie Diaries” by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 30, 2022 ago
    John P. Kee, “Standing in the Need”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Zomba Recording LLC]
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    John P. Kee, “Standing in the Need” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    In the 21st edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by John P. Kee and New Life Community Choir performing, “Standing in the Need.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 29, 2022 ago
    The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 21 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Layers, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]
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    The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2022), another ‘apples and oranges’ edition, The O’Jays and Chrisette Michele contend for best song.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 28, 2022 ago
    Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 39 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Elektra, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 39th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” by Gerald Levert.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 28, 2022 ago
    Harry Styles, Harry's House [📷 : Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Harry Styles, Harry’s House | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winner Harry Styles delivers a well-rounded third studio album in Harry’s House, successfully contrasting his previous two LPs.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 26, 2022 ago

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