Ray Charles, America The Beautiful | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Ray Charles, “America The Beautiful”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 36 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tangerine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ray-charles-america-the-beautiful-lit-music-that-lifts-36-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by legendary musician, Ray Charles, performing “America The Beautiful.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
Cannibal Corpse, “Meat Hook Sodomy” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Cannibal Corpse, “Meat Hook Sodomy”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 22 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cannibal-corpse-meat-hook-sodomy-controversial-tunes-22-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Meat Hook Sodomy” by Cannibal Corpse.
AC/DC, “You Shook Me All Night Long” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![AC/DC, “You Shook Me All Night Long”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 16 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Conna Lee, Leidseplein Presse B.V., Madelin Berry, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/acdc-you-shook-me-all-night-long-outlandish-rock-16-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “You Shook Me All Night Long” performed by AC/DC.
Commodores, “Nightshift” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Commodores, “Nightshift”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 108 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/commodores-nightshift-throwback-gemz-108-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Nightshift” by Commodores.
11 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Pt. III) | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Where When It Rains It Pours (Pt. III) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Cleyton Ewerton, Gil Ribeiro on Unsplash, janrye from Pixabay, kalhh from Pixabay, Lamar Belina, Marco Massimo from Pixabay, Norbert Tóth on Unsplash, PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay, Uzair Ali Khan]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-songs-where-when-it-rains-it-pours-vol-iii.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Pt. III) features Ann Peebles, DMX, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Taylor Swift & Yung Gravy.
Joji, SMITHEREENS | Album Review 💿
![Joji, SMITHEREENS [📷: 88rising / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/joji-smithereens-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Joji continues to exhibit his transformation into a gifted, truly intriguing musician on his short but utterly sweet, nine-track album, SMITHEREENS.
Keep it G | 5ive Songs
![Keep it G: 5ive Songs No. 67 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, CMG, Interscope, MJJ Productions, Inc., The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tommy Boy, Top Dawg, WoodysMedia via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/keep-it-g-5ive-songs-67-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that KEEP IT G in some form or fashion.
Brenda Russell, Piano In The Dark | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Brenda Russell, “Piano In The Dark”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 107 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/brenda-russell-piano-in-the-dark-throwback-gemz-107-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Piano In The Dark” by R&B singer/songwriter, Brenda Russell.
Latto, “Big Energy” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Latto, “Big Energy”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 83 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Streamcut, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/latto-big-energy-after-dark-83-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 83rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Big Energy” by rapper, Latto.
Getting to Know… Rivers Stole Gods | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… River Stole Gods: Interview No. 315 [📷: 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-river-stole-gods-interview-315.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 315th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from progressive metalcore collective, River Stole Gods.
BROCKHAMPTON, “Big Pu**y” | Track Review 🎵
![BROCKHAMPTON, "Big Pu**y" [📷: Question Everything, Inc. / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/brockhampton-big-pussy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
BROCKHAMPTON drops a wild, unexpected, Kevin Abstract-only track with “Big Pu**y,” which serves as the promo single for their final album.
James Taylor, “Fire and Rain” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![James Taylor, “Fire and Rain”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 106 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Rhino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/james-taylor-fire-and-rain-throwback-gemz-106-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 106th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Fire and Desire” by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, James Taylor.