Common & John Legend, “Glory” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Common & John Legend: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 11 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, ARTium, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, Curb, Def Jam, Getting Out Our Dreams, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony, UMG Recordings, Word Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/common-john-legend-glory-lit-music-that-lifts-11-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Lit Music That Lifts (2022), we’re uplifted by Common & John Legend performing their Academy Award-winning record, “Glory.”
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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.
Grover Washington, Jr., “Just the Two of Us” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Grover Washington, Jr., “Just the Two of Us”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Elektra, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/grover-washington-jr-throwback-gemz-71-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. featuring Bill Withers.
Sly & The Family Stone vs. Barry White | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Sly & The Family Stone vs. Barry White: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 31 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Unlimited Gold, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sly-and-the-family-stone-vs-barry-white-head-2-head-31-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 31st Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Sly & The Family Stone and Barry White contend for the best rendition of “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again).”
Just | 5ive Songs
![Just: 5ive Songs No. 43 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tara Winstead]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/just-5ive-songs-43-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that feature the word JUST in their title.
11 Epic Songs That Are Everything! | Playlist 🎧
![11 Epic Songs That Are Everything [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/11-epic-songs-that-are-everything.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Epic Songs That Are Everything! features Barry White, Billie Eilish, Kehlani, Perfume Genius, and The Stylistics.
Heat | 5ive Songs
![Heat: 5ive Songs No. 42 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Ron Lach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heat-5ive-songs-42-2022-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with HEAT in some form or fashion.
Benson Boone, Walk Me Home… | Album Review 💿
![Benson Boone, Walk Me Home [📷: Night Street / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/benson-boone-walk-me-home-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Emerging pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone shows plenty of potential on his enjoyable, debut EP, Walk Me Home…
Barry White, “It’s Ecstasy…” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Barry White, “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 60 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/barry-white-its-ecstasy-when-you-lay-down-next-to-me-after-dark-2022-60.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the sensual vibes behind the 70s classic, “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me” by Barry White.
William Bell, “I Forgot to Be Your Lover” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![William Bell, “I Forgot to Be Your Lover”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 70 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Fantasy, Inc., Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/william-bell-i-forgot-to-be-your-lover-throwback-gemz-70-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Forgot to Be Your Lover” by William Bell.
Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE | Album Review 💿
![Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/beyonce-renaissance-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncé returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 3 [📷: Ashleigh, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 3 features music from Natalie Cole, Prince, Queen, Stevie Nicks & Whitney Houston.
Vivian Green, “I’m Not Broken” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Vivian Green, “I’m Not Broken” : Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 10 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, Make Noise, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vivian-green-im-not-broken-lit-music-that-lifts-10-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by R&B singer Vivian Green performing, “I’m Not Broken.”