The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • 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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • The Flops
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Face Off
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    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.
    Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad [📷: Columbia Records]
    Music

    Malcolm Todd, I Just Got Mad | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bedroom pop singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd releases his anger on his brief but electrifying single, “I Just Got Mad.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago
    ROLE MODEL, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass [📷: Interscope Records]
    Music

    ROLE MODEL, Joy | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ROLE MODEL shines once more on “Joy,” the second single and second track from his third studio album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago
    Coco Jones, Body So Tea [📷: Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Coco Jones, Body So Tea | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Coco Jones brings it on her pleasant, sophisticated-sounding “Body So Tea.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago
    The Bangles, Walk Like an Egyptian: Throwback Vibez No. 77 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Bangles, Walk Like An Egyptian | Throwback Vibez

    In the 77th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Walk Like an Egyptian” by the all-female band The Bangles.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago
    Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Vitaly Gariev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, IMAGEMO DESIGN STUDIO from Pixabay; from Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows | Playlist

    Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows features songs by Don Toliver, Jill Scott, kwn, Only Fire, Peaches, and Slayyyter.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 13, 2026 ago
    Midian Lima, Medley – Corinhos de Fogo: Music Lifts No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Midian Lima; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Midian Lima, Medley – Corinhos de Fogo | Music Lifts

    In the 27th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Brazilian gospel singer-songwriter Midian Lima performing “Medley – Corinhos de Fogo.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 12, 2026 ago
    Emei, Night at the Opera: Bangerz N Bopz No. 50 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Emili LLC / Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Emei, Night at the Opera | Bangerz N Bopz

    In the 50th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Night at the Opera” performed by alternative pop singer-songwriter Emei.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 11, 2026 ago
    Trucha, Alineación Antelada: Beaming with Pride No. 60 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Trucha; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Trucha, Alineación Antelada | Beaming with Pride

    In the 60th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Alineación Antelada” performed by Argentinian singer-songwriter Trucha.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 10, 2026 ago
    12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Luis Quintero from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs | Playlist

    12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs features songs by Brandon Lake & Lainey Wilson, Frankie Grande, Gloria Spencer, Jonah Kagen, and The Boot Scootin’ Sissies.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 10, 2026 ago
    kwn, ‘til the room stinks: Spicy Tunez No. 50 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    kwn, ‘til the room stinks | Spicy Tunez

    In the 50th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “‘til the room stinks” by kwn featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 9, 2026 ago
    Stevie Nicks, Rooms on Fire: Throwback Vibez No. 76 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Modern Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stevie Nicks, Rooms on Fire | Throwback Vibez

    In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Rooms on Fire” by beloved Grammy-winning rock singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 9, 2026 ago
    Beat: 5 Gems No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Pou from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Beat | 5 Gems

    Beat: 5 Gems No. 21 (2026) features songs by Charlie Puth, Fcukers, Michael Jackson, Slayyyter, and Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJuly 9, 2026 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 3 4 5 … 928 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • The Flops
        • More Columns
          • Face Off
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy