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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.
    Kendrick Lamar, "The Heart Part 5" [📷 : Aftermath / Interscope / pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment]
    Music

    Kendrick Lamar, “The Heart Part 5” | Track Review 🎵

    Following a 5-year hiatus, Kendrick Lamar returns compellingly with “The Heart Part 5,” which arrives in advance of his 5th studio album.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 10, 2022 ago
    Taylor Swift, “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” [📷: Taylor Swift]
    Music

    Taylor Swift, “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” | Track Review 🎵

    Taylor Swift does a nice job keeping the magic alive and well on “This Love (Taylor’s Version),” which appears on 1989 (Taylor’s Version).

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 10, 2022 ago
    The Winstons, “Color Him Father”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 41 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, Metromedia, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    The Winstons, “Color Him Father” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 41st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Color Him Father” by The Winstons. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 10, 2022 ago
    SoMo, “First”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 36 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    SoMo, “First” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 36th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “First” by SoMo.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 10, 2022 ago
    King Von, “Took Her to the O”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 16 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, EMPIRE, King Von, The Musical Hype, Only the Family Entertainment, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    King Von, “Took Her to the O” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 16th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Took Her to the O” performed by King Von.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 9, 2022 ago
    DNCE, “Move” [📷: Republic]
    Music

    DNCE, “Move” | Track Review 🎵

    Joe Jonas-led pop collective DNCE returns strong with a hella groovy, utterly infectious earworm, simply titled “Move.” No doubt you will, indeed, move.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 9, 2022 ago
    Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love” [📷: Pretty Swede / mtheory]
    LGBTQ

    Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love” | Track Review 🎵

    Standout Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Lo delivers a relatable, surefire pop bop with “No One Dies From Love.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 9, 2022 ago
    Lady Gaga, “Hold My Hand” [📷: Paramount Pictures / Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga, “Hold My Hand” | Track Review 🎵

    Academy & Grammy award-winning musician delivers positive, uplifting vibes on “Hold My Hand,” the theme song from Top Gun: Maverick.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 9, 2022 ago
    13 Amazing Must-Have Songs [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Brent Faulkner, Caleb Oquendo, cottonbro, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Olya Kobruseva, Pexels, Polina Kovaleva, William Fortunato]
    Evergreen

    13 Amazing, Must HAVE Songs | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Amazing, Must HAVE Songs features Brandy, Chlöe, Jason Mraz, Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes & $uicideboy$.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 9, 2022 ago
    James Cleveland, “Jesus Lover of my Soul": Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 18 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Cleveland, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    In the 18th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by James Cleveland performing, “Jesus Lover of my Soul.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 8, 2022 ago
    Whitney Houston vs. James Cleveland: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 18 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Layers, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    Whitney Houston vs. James Cleveland | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the special 18th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Whitney Houston & James Cleveland contend for the best song that shares the same tune.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 7, 2022 ago
    The Chi-Lites, “Have You Seen Her”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 40 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Brunswick Record Corp., Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    The Chi-Lites, “Have You Seen Her” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Have You Seen Her” by The Chi-Lites.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 7, 2022 ago

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