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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    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.
    Russ Taff, “We Will Stand”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 12 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Word Entertainment, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
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    Russ Taff, “We Will Stand” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 12th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Russ Taff performing, “We Will Stand.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 27, 2022 ago
    Columns

    Ben E. King vs. Aretha Franklin | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Ben E. King and Aretha Franklin contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Play That Song.”

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 26, 2022 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, “Venus”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 13 (2022) [📷: 4AD Ltd, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Sufjan Stevens, “Venus” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Venus” performed by Sufjan Stevens.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 26, 2022 ago
    Lauryn Hill, “Tell Him”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 24 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Ruffhouse]
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    Lauryn Hill, “Tell Him” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 24th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Tell Him” by Lauryn Hill.  

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago
    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 11 (2022) [📷: AWAL Recordings America, Inc., Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, Smokin’ Needles, WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    On the 11th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Nutshell Pt. 2” performed by the late, great Phife Dawg.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago
    🎧 BEWARE, These Songs Totally BITE! [📷: Amir SeilSepour, Andrea Piacquadio, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Erik McLean, Kampus Production, Kiro Wang, Michael Burrows, The Musical Hype, Ofir Eliav, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Polina Tankilevitch, Ron Lach, Zen Chung]
    Evergreen

    BEWARE, These Songs Totally BITE! | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 BEWARE, These Songs Totally BITE! features Avril Lavigne, Ghost, Missy Elliott, Queen & Troye Sivan.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago
    Stromae, Multitude [📷: Monsaert Label / Polydor]
    Album 💿

    Stromae, Multitude | Album Review 💿

    Belgian musician Stromae (Paul Van Haver) delivers sheer excellence on Multitude, his first album in eight years.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? [📷: Rex Orange County / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Album 💿

    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? | Album Review 💿

    Following his 2019 major-label debut, Rex Orange County ups the ante on his third LP and fourth project overall, Who Cares.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Kevin Gates, “Thinking with my Dick”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 23 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Kevin Gates, “Thinking with my D**k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 23rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Thinking with my D**k” by Kevin Gates. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Lil Durk Takes 7220 to No. 1: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 12 (2022) [📷: Alamo, Brent Faulkner, Danny Santamaria Osorio, Mediamodifier, The Musical Hype, pinkzebra, Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]
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    Lil Durk Takes 7220 to No. 1 | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (3/23/22): Lil Durk Takes 7220 to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Glass Animals spend a 3rd week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 23, 2022 ago
    🎧 C Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 [📷: Ba Tik, Brent Faulkner, David Underland, Elijah O'Donnell, Enoch Patro, Italo Melo, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Polina Tankilevitch, Valeria Burdyka]
    Evergreen

    C Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 C Songs: No Rhyme or Reason, Vol. 2 features 5 Seconds of Summer, Ghost, Maren Morris, Mary J. Blige, ROSALÍA & Years & Years.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 23, 2022 ago
    Lucky Daye, “Fuckin’ Sound”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 22 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Keep Cool, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]
    Columns

    Lucky Daye, “F**kin’ Sound” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 22nd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “F**kin’ Sound” by Lucky Daye.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 22, 2022 ago

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