Tokeyo, “D–k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Tokeyo, “Dick”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 88 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Tokeyo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tokeyo-dick-after-dark-88-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “D--k” by Tokeyo.
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.
Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 117 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jerry-butler-only-the-strong-survive-throwback-gemz-117-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Only the Strong Survive” by Jerry Butler.
AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵
![AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” [📷: AJR Productions LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ajr-the-dj-is-crying-for-help-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.
Jung Kook, “Dreamers” | Track Review 🎵
![Jung Kook, “Dreamers” [📷: Katara Studios / 2101 / United Masters LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jung-kook-dreamers-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jung Kook (of BTS) brings a heaping dose of optimism and welcomeness in the single “Dreamers,” from Music from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack.
Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sam-hunt-start-nowhere-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country standout Sam Hunt delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and totally respectable second single of 2022 with “Start Nowhere.”
Getting to Know… Die Tired | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Die Tired: Interview No. 322 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, Die Tired, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/getting-to-know-die-tired-interview-322.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 322nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Pennsylvania rock band, Die Tired.
11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles | Playlist 🎧
![11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ambreen Hasan on Unsplash, Ben Sweet on Unsplash, Chaitanya Tvs on Unsplash cottonbro studio via Pexels, Fábio Lucas on Unsplash, Jorge Bermudez on Unsplash, Louis Maniquet on Unsplash, Louis Reed on Unsplash, Robert Bye on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-more-circular-songs-to-keep-you-goin-round-in-circles.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles features Billy Preston, Jon Bellion, Lil Ronny, Maren Morris, and Trey Songz.
Rev. James Cleveland, “Peace Be Still” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Rev. James Cleveland, “Peace Be Still”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 42 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Savoy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/james-cleveland-peace-be-still-music-lifts-42-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Rev. James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir performing, “Peace Be Still.”
The Friends of Distinction vs. Isaac Hayes | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Friends of Distinction vs. Isaac Hayes: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 46 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Concord, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/the-friends-of-distinction-isaac-hayes-head-2-head-46-2022-e1759238108923.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Friends of Distinction and Isaac Hayes contend for the best rendition of “Going in Circles.”
ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” | Track Review 🎵
![ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” [📷: Agata Waclawska, The Confidence Emperors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alex-exists-never-christmas-without-you-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bored with traditional Christmas carols? Look no further than “Never Christmas Without You,” a colorful original by Alex Exists that’s sure to tickle your fancy.
Getting to Know… Anchor The Storm | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Anchor The Storm: Interview No. 321 [📷: Anchor The Storm, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/getting-to-know-anchor-the-storm-interview-321.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 321st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Anchor The Storm, formed in Orlando, Florida in 2020.
Cute | 3 or 4 BOPS
![Cute: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 25 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Prince, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cute-3or4bops-25-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select awesome songs that are associated with being CUTE in some form or fashion.