More Stars | 5ive Songs
![More Stars: 5ive Songs No. 48 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, eberhard grossgasteiger, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/more-stars-5ive-songs-48-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with STARS 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
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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.
EST Gee, “Love is Blind” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![EST Gee, “Love is Blind”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 19 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, CMG, cottonbro, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/est-gee-love-is-blind-rap-bngrz-v2-2022-19.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Love is Blind” performed by EST Gee.
Omarion, “O” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Omarion, “O”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 65 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony BMG Entertainment, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/omarion-o-after-dark-2022-65.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 65th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “O” performed by Omarion.
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, “Blinded By The Light” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, “Blinded By The Light”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 79 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, East Central One Limited, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/manfred-manns-earth-band-blinded-by-the-light-throwback-gemz-79-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 79th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Blinded By The Light” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” | Track Review 🎵
![Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” [📷: 88rising / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/joji-yukon-interlude.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Joji returns with 🎵 “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” his second single of 2022 from his forthcoming album, SMITHEREENS.
Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵
![Elton John & Britney Spears, "Hold Me Closer" [📷: Mercury]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/elton-john-britney-spears-hold-me-closer-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.
Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” | Track Review 🎵
![Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Matt Jaffe, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/matt-jaffe-favorite-song-on-repeat-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Favorite Song on Repeat,” a dedicated, utterly sublime love song for the ages.
Omar Apollo, “Pretty Boy” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Omar Apollo, “Pretty Boy”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 27 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/omar-apollo-pretty-boy-lgbtq-bopz-27-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of LGBTQ Bopz (2022), we highlight the song, “Pretty Boy” performed by Omar Apollo.
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/incredible-lgbtq-songs-young-old-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old features, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Charlotte Day Wilson, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar, Myylo & Omar Apollo.
The Clark Sisters, “Center Thy Will” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![The Clark Sisters, “Center Thy Will”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 15 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Curb, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sound of Gospel, Word Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/the-clark-sisters-center-thy-will-lit-music-that-lifts-15-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by iconic gospel collective, The Clark Sisters, performing, “Center Thy Will.”
The Weeknd vs. All Time Low | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Weeknd vs. All Time Low: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 33 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Fueled By Ramen, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Republic, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/the-weeknd-all-time-low-head-2-head-33-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Weeknd and All Time Low contend for the best rendition of “Blinding Lights.”
Panic! At The Disco, “All By Yourself” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Panic! At The Disco, “All By Yourself”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Curb, Fueled By Ramen, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Word Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/panic-at-the-disco-all-by-yourself-lit-music-that-lifts-14-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Panic! At The Disco performing, “All By Yourself.”