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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.
    Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” [📷 : Dirty Hit]
    LGBTQ

    Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” | Track Review 🎵

    Rina Sawayama gets personal on “Catch Me in the Air,” the second single from her sophomore album, Hold The Girl.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 7, 2022 ago
    Bridge 🌉: 5ive Songs No. 35 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Tae Fuller]
    Evergreen

    Bridge 🌉 | 5ive Songs

    In the 35th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with a BRIDGE 🌉 in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 7, 2022 ago
    Donna Summer, “Heaven Knows”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 56 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings Inc.]
    Columns

    Donna Summer, “Heaven Knows” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer featuring Brooklyn Dreams.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 7, 2022 ago
    Fergie, “London Bridge”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 51 (2022) [📷: A&M, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Fergie, “London Bridge” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 51st edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “London Bridge” by Fergie.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 7, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know… Yuval Lavi: Interview No 288 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Yuval Lavi]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Yuval Lavi | Interview 🎤

    In the 288th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from composer,  producer, and sound designer, Yuval Lavi.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    Yeat, “Rich Minion” [📷: Universal Studios / Back Lot Music]
    Music

    Yeat, “Rich Minion” | Track Review 🎵

    Portland rapper Yeat, inspired by The Minions, makes an intriguing, money-centric rap banger, “Rich Minion.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” [📷: Musical Freedom, LLC / Atlantic]
    Music

    Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” | Track Review 🎵

    DJ/producer Tiësto and pop standout Charli XCX make a formidable team on the short but hella sweet dance joint, “Hot In It”. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) [📷: Quality Control Music / UMG Recordings, Inc.]
    Music

    City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) | Track Review 🎵

    City Girls, assisted by the one-and-only Usher, bring the heat on the confident, sexed-up, and unapologetic  “Good Love.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment UK]
    Music

    Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) | Track Review 🎵

    Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris enlists Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage for the marvelous “New Money,” the second single from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kampus Production, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Columns

    14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs | Playlist 🎧

    14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs features songs courtesy of Billie Eilish, Conan Gray, Kehlani, Sophie B. Hawkins & The Temptations.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
    Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” [📷: Brent Faulkner, L-M, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]
    LGBTQ

    Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” | Track Review 🎵

    R&B standout Steve Lacy ‘knocks it out of the park’ on “Bad Habit,” his second single from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 5, 2022 ago
    Getting to Know…: Interview No. [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sunrunner]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Sunrunner | Interview 🎤

    In the 287th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we chat it up with Joe Martignetti of heavy metal/ progressive rock band, Sunrunner.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 5, 2022 ago

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