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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.
    Omar Apollo, "Tamagotchi" [📷: Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Omar Apollo, “Tamagotchi” | Track Review 🎵

    Omar Apollo exhibits no shortage of confidence and swagger on “Tamagotchi,” another stellar advance single from Ivory.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 5, 2022 ago
    Orville Peck, “Hope to Die”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 16 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Orville Peck, “Hope to Die” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    In the 16th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song “Hope to Die” performed by Orville Peck.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 5, 2022 ago
    Robin Thicke, “Shakin’ It 4 Daddy”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 26 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Star Trak, LLC, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Robin Thicke, Shakin’ It 4 Daddy | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    In the 26th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Shakin’ It 4 Daddy” by Robin Thicke.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 5, 2022 ago
    Shawn Mendes, "When You're Gone" [📷: Island]
    Music

    Shawn Mendes, “When You’re Gone” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated pop superstar Shawn Mendes exhibits vulnerability on his latest break-up single, “When You’re Gone.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 4, 2022 ago
    Osvaldo Supino, “Body Burning”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 15 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Osvaldo Supino, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Osvaldo Supino, “Body Burning” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 15th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Body Burning” performed by Osvaldo Supino.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 4, 2022 ago
    Harry Styles, "As It Was" [📷 : Columbia]
    Music

    Harry Styles, “As It Was” | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning pop musician Harry Styles makes a strong return with “As It Was,” the promo single from his third album, Harry’s House. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 4, 2022 ago
    LaShun Pace, “All Things Working”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 13 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    LaShun Pace, “All Things Working” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    In the 13th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by gospel singer LaShun Pace performing, “All Things Working.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 3, 2022 ago
    Freddie Jackson vs. Kim Waters: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 13 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Shanachie, Valentin Tikhonov]
    Columns

    Freddie Jackson vs. Kim Waters | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    In the 13th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Freddie Jackson and Kim Waters contend for the best rendition of “You Are My Lady.” 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 2, 2022 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream sellout [📷: Bad Boy / Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream sellout | Album Review 💿

    Rapper turned pop-punk artist Machine Gun Kelly misses the mark on mainstream sellout, the follow-up to his platinum-certified Tickets to My Downfall.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 2, 2022 ago
    Evergreen

    P Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    P Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 features Ari Lennox, BRELAND, Gunna, Jazmine Sullivan, Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 30, 2022 ago
    Away: 5ive Songs No. 12 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Away | 5ive Songs

    On the 12th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word AWAY in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 29, 2022 ago
    Brian McKnight, “Every Time You Go Away”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 25 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Brian McKnight, “Every Time You Go Away” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 25th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Every Time You Go Away” by Brian McKnight.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 29, 2022 ago

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