Clarence Carter, Back Door Santa | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Clarence Carter, “Back Door Santa”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 94 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/clarence-carter-back-door-santa-after-dark-94-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 94th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Back Door Santa” by Clarence Carter.
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.
Saint Levant & PLAYYARD, “I Guess” | Track Review 🎵
![Saint Levant & PLAYYARD, “I Guess” [📷: 2048 LLC, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/saint-levant-playyard-i-guess-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Saint Levant and PLAYYARD make a formidable team on their short but utterly sweet, vibe of a single, “I Guess.”
Eagles, “Hotel California” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Eagles, “Hotel California”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 128 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Elektra, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Rhino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/eagles-hotel-california-throwback-gemz-128-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 128th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Hotel California” by iconic rock band, Eagles.
21 Best Albums of 2022 | Playlist 🎧
![21 Best Albums of 2022 [📷: andresilva5 from Pixabay, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Interscope, L-M, The Musical Hype, Nice Life, Parkwood Entertainment LLC, Rimas Entertainment, Taylor Swift]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/21-best-albums-of-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
21 Best Albums of 2022 features LPs courtesy of Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, and Taylor Swift among others.
Mahalia Jackson, “The Holy City” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Mahalia Jackson, “The Holy City”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 48 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mahalia-jackson-the-holy-city-music-lifts-48-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson performing, “The Holy City.”
Myylo, Ahh | Album Review 💿
![Myylo, Ahh [📷: Myylo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ah-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With his EP era in the books, ascending, independent LGBTQ pop artist, Myylo drops an enjoyable, ‘trim and fit’ debut album with Ahh.
The Beatles vs. Wilson Pickett | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Beatles vs. Wilson Pickett: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 49 (2022) [📷: Apple Corps Ltd., Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/the-beatles-wilson-pickett-head-2-head-49-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 49th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Beatles and Wilson Pickett contend for the best rendition of “Hey Jude.”
Luther Vandross, Going in Circles | COVERS
![Luther Vandross, “Going in Circles”: Covers No. 3 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan from Pixabay, Pexels, Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/luther-vandross-going-in-circles-covers-3-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of COVERS (2022), Luther Vandross delivers a compelling rendition of “Going in Circles,” originally/famously performed by The Friends of Distinction.
Getting to Know… SlowKiss | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… SlowKiss: Interview No. 323 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors, SlowKiss]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/getting-to-know-slowkiss-interview-323.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 323rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from female-fronted Chile-based band, SlowKiss.
11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME [📷: Brent Faulkner, Engin Akyurt via Pixabay, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11-songs-where-the-keyword-is-some.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Where the Keyword is SOME features music courtesy of HARDY, Mahalia Jackson, Juice WRLD, The Weeknd and Zach Bryan.
For Under Consent of the King | 5ive Songs
![For Under Consent of the King: 5ive Songs No. 78 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Leo Chimenem, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/for-under-consent-of-the-king-5ive-songs-78-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 78th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with For Under Consent of the King (aka, the f-bomb) in some form or fashion.
Ike & Tina Turner, “Sweet Rhode Island Red” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ike & Tina Turner, “Sweet Rhode Island Red”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 127 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ike-tina-turner-sweet-rhode-island-red-throwback-gemz-127-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Sweet Rhode Island Red” by Ike & Tina Turner.