Michael McDonald, “I Keep Forgettin’” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael McDonald, “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 62 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/michael-mcdonald-i-keep-forgettin-throwback-gemz-62-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 62nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” by Michael McDonald.
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.
Latto, “P—y” | Track Review 🎵
![Latto, “P---y” [📷: Streamcut / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/latto-pussy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although profane, rapper Latto has a respectable, ‘real talk’ message on her latest single, “P---y.” A famous Betty Wright sample provides a big-time lift.
Matt Jaffe, “Just An Echo” | Track Review 🎵
![Matt Jaffe, "Just an Echo" [📷: Matt Jaffe]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/matt-jaffe-just-an-echo-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe returns with his first new single of 2022, “Just An Echo,” and it’s nothing short of epic.
Lizzo, Special | Album Review 💿
![Lizzo, Special [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/lizzo-special-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Oft-criticized, bigger-than-life, Grammy-winning pop star Lizzo delivers a consistent, sickening sophomore album with Special.
Lady Gaga, “Judas” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Lady Gaga, “Judas”: Controversial Tunes No. 18 (2022) [: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Interscope, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/lady-gaga-judas-controversial-tunes-18-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Judas” by Lady Gaga.
13 Captivating Songs That are Alive & Well | Playlist 🎧
![13 Captivating Songs That are Alive & Well [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Adrienne Andersen, Andrea Piacquadio, Andre Furtado, Djordje Petrovic, Edu Carvahlo, luizclas, Pexels, Samir Jammal, Vlad Chețan, Wendy Wei]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/13-captivating-songs-that-are-alive-and-well-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Captivating Songs That are Alive & Well features Beyoncé, Kanye West, Moses Sumney, Sia & Years & Years.
Whitney Houston, “You Were Loved” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Whitney Houston, “You Were Loved”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 4 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Arista, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/whitney-houston-you-were-loved-lit-music-that-lifts-4-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by the late, great Whitney Houston performing, “You Were Loved.”
Luther Ingram, “(If Loving You Is Wrong)…” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Luther Ingram, “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 61 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/luther-ingram-if-loving-you-is-wrong-throwback-gemz-61-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 61st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right” by Luther Ingram.
Simone Hines vs. Tamyra Gray | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Simone Hines vs. Tamyra Gray: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 27 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/simone-hines-vs-tamyra-gray-head-2-head-27-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Simone Hines and Tamyra Gray contend for the best rendition of “God Bless The Dreamer.”
Elton John, “Island Girl” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Elton John, “Island Girl”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 17 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Екатерина, The Island Def Jam Music Group, Joe Alexander, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/elton-john-island-girl-controversial-tunes-17-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Island Girl” by Elton John.
Tamyra Gray, “God Bless the Dreamer” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Tamyra Gray, “God Bless the Dreamer”: Music Lifts No. 3 (2022) [📷: 19 Recordings, Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tamyra-gray-god-bless-the-dreamer-lit-music-that-lifts-3-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by American Idol alum Tamyra Gray performing, “God Bless the Dreamer.”
Billy Preston, “Nothing From Nothing” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Billy Preston, “Nothing From Nothing”: Throwback Vibez ️ No. 60 (2022) [: A&M, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/billy-preston-nothing-from-nothing-throwback-gemz-60-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 60th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Nothing From Nothing” by Billy Preston.