Usher, “Lil Freak” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Usher, “Lil Freak”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 38 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, 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/usher-lil-freak-after-dark-38-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Lil Freak” by Usher.
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.
The O’Jays, “Stairway to Heaven” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, “Stairway to Heaven”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 44 (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-stairway-to-heaven-throwback-gemz-44-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Stairway to Heaven” by iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
Son.Person, “Loved U More” | Track Review 🎵
![Son.Person, “Loved U More” [📷: Notoriety Music Group, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/son-person-loved-u-more-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
17-year-old Memphis artist Son.Person exhibits ample potential in his plight of love-fueled pop single, “Loved U More.”
John Legend, “Dope” (Ft. JID) | Track Review 🎵
![John Legend, "Dope" (Ft. JID) [📷: John Legend Music, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/john-legend-dope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
She’s “Dope” according to award-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend, who collaborates with rapper JID on this breezy, poppy joint.
Conan Gray, “Yours” | Track Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, "Yours" [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/conan-gray-yours.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The unrequited love that pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray experiences in “Yours” is relatable, sweet, sweet music to our ears.
Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 43 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/smokey-robinson-quiet-storm-throwback-gemz-43-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Quiet Storm” by Smokey Robinson.
Tauren Wells, “Hills and Valleys” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Tauren Wells, “Hills and Valleys”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 20 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Provident Label Group, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tauren-wells-hills-and-valleys-sunday-refresh-20-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Tauren Wells performing, “Hills and Valleys (The Valleys Version).”
Choir of Young Believers vs. Kid Cudi | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Choir of Young Believers vs. Kid Cudi: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 20 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Ghostly International, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, RODNAE Productions, Tiger Spring, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/choir-of-young-believers-kid-cudi-head-2-head-2022-20.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), an ‘apples and oranges’ version, Choir of Young Believers & Kid Cudi contend for the best song.
Getting to Know… sufferplenty | Interview 🎤
![🎤 Getting to Know… sufferplenty: Interview No. 272 [📷 : sufferplenty, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/getting-to-know-sufferplenty-interview-272.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In our 272nd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop from the intriguing Maryland emo rapper, sufferplenty.
Jxckson, Loverboy | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Jxckson, “Loverboy”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 18 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Jxckson Music, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jxckson-loverboy-lgbtq-bopz-18-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Loverboy” performed by Jxckson.
Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist | Playlist 🎧
![Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kindel Media via Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bad-bad-parents-the-playlist.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist features songs courtesy of DMX, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, The Temptations & YUNGBLUD.
Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | Album Review 💿
![Kendrick Lamar, Big Morale & The Big Steppers [📷 : Aftermath / Interscope / pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-the-big-steppers-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kendrick Lamar brings the heat on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, an ambitious, complex, and ultimately, truly rewarding album.