The O’Jays, “You Got Your Hooks in Me” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, “You Got Your Hooks in Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 45 (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/2022/07/the-ojays-you-got-your-hooks-in-me-throwback-gemz-45-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “You Got Your Hooks in Me” by “You Got Your Hooks in Me.”
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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.
Alexander 23, “The Hardest Part” | Track Review 🎵
![Alexander 23, “The Hardest Part” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/alexander-23-the-hardest-part-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop musician Alexander 23 delivers an utterly sublime record with “The Hardest Part,” which tackles a difficult topic: grief.
Lady Gaga, “LoveGame” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Lady Gaga, “LoveGame”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 40 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Interscope, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lady-gaga-lovegame-after-dark-40-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “LoveGame” by Lady Gaga.
Blackbear & Machine Gun Kelly, “gfy” | Track Review 🎵
![Blackbear & Machine Gun Kelly, “gfy” [📷: Alamo / Columbia / Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/blackbear-machine-gun-kelly-gfy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly have some choice words for their monstrous exes on their unapologetic collaboration, “gfy.”
Calvin Harris, “Potion” | Track Review 🎵
![Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa & Young Thug, "Potion" [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/calvin-harris-dua-lipa-young-thug-potion-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Calvin Harris makes a strong comeback with the groovy “Potion,” which enlists the services of pop superstar Dua Lipa and idiosyncratic rapper, Young Thug.
Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” | Track Review 🎵
![Jordan Davis, “What My World Spins Around” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jordan-davis-what-my-world-spins-around-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country musician Jordan Davis shares his dedication to that special somebody in his life in his single, “What My World Spins Around.”
Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” | Track Review 🎵
![Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, “True Love” [📷: Bad Vibes Forever / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kanye-west-xxxtentacion-true-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kanye West and the late XXXTENTACION concoct some magic on their two-and-a-half-minute collaborative single, “True Love.”
Kendrick Lamar, “Auntie Diaries” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Kendrick Lamar, “Auntie Diaries”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 (2022) [📷: Aftermath, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Interscope, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, The Musical Hype, Pexels, pgLang, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Top Dawg Entertainment, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kendrick-lamar-auntie-diaries-controversial-songs-15-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Auntie Diaries” by Kendrick Lamar.
John P. Kee, “Standing in the Need” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![John P. Kee, “Standing in the Need”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Zomba Recording LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/john-p-kee-standing-in-the-need-sunday-refresh-21-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by John P. Kee and New Life Community Choir performing, “Standing in the Need.”
The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 21 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Layers, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-ojays-vs-chrisette-michele-head-2-head-2022-21.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2022), another ‘apples and oranges’ edition, The O’Jays and Chrisette Michele contend for best song.
Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 39 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Elektra, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/gerald-levert-u-got-that-love-after-dark-39-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” by Gerald Levert.
Harry Styles, Harry’s House | Album Review 💿
![Harry Styles, Harry's House [📷 : Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harry-styles-harrys-house-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Harry Styles delivers a well-rounded third studio album in Harry’s House, successfully contrasting his previous two LPs.