Count | 5ive Songs
![Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Yan Krukov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/count-5ive-songs-55-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 55th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word COUNT in some form or fashion.
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.
Jake Giles, “Glory Hole” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Jake Giles, “Glory Hole”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 28 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, OctoLimbs Music, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jake-giles-glory-hole-lgbtq-bopz-28-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Glory Hole” performed by up-and-coming musician, Jake Giles.
ShyBoy, “Sex Doll” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![ShyBoy, “Sex Doll”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 72 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, The Spaceman Agency LLC, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shyboy-sex-doll-after-dark-72-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 72nd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Sex Doll” by ShyBoy.
SG Lewis, “Vibe Like This” | Track Review 🎵
![SG Lewis, "Vibe Like This" [📷: Jasmine Music Limited / PMR]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sg-lewis-vibe-like-this-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
SG Lewis, Ty Dolla $ign & Lucky Daye make a formidable team on “Vibe Like This,” a single from Lewis’ sophomore LP, AudioLust & HigherLove.
Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” | Track Review 🎵
![Moneybagg Yo, “Blow” [📷: CMG/N-Less/Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/moneybagg-yo-blow-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo delivers a surefire banger with his confident, hard-nosed, and unapologetic single, “Blow.”
Lil Nas X, “STAR WALKIN’” | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Nas X, "Star Walkin'" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lil-nas-x-star-walkin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X delivers another intriguing record with “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).”
Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Smith (Ft. Kim Petras), “Unholy” [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sam-smith-unholy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.
Getting to Know… Cody James | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Cody James: Interview No. 306 [: Brent Faulkner, Cody James, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/getting-to-know-cody-james-interview-306.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 306th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from a do-it-all, Wisconsin-based pop/rock solo artist, Cody James.
11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/11-incredible-just-songs-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 features Biz Markie, Cyndi Lauper, Louis Tomlinson, Teyana Taylor & Weyes Blood.
Timothy Wright, “Count Your Blessings” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Timothy Wright, “Count Your Blessings”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Atlanta International, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/timothy-wright-count-your-blessings-lit-music-that-lifts-21-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir performing, “Count Your Blessings.”
Marvin Gaye vs. John Legend & The Roots | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Marvin Gaye vs. John Legend & The Roots: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 37 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Getting Out Our Dreams, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/marvin-gaye-john-legend-head-2-head-37-2022-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Marvin Gaye and John Legend / The Roots contend for the best rendition of “Wholy Holy.”
Cyndi Lauper, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Cyndi Lauper, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 90 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cyndi-lauper-girls-just-want-to-have-fun-throwback-gemz-90-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.