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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Ariana Grande, โ€œ34+35 (Remix)โ€: After Dark No. 14 [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Republic]
    Columns

    Ariana Grande, 34+35 (Remix) | After Dark ๐Ÿ•› ๐ŸŒƒ

    On the 14th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risquรฉ & utterly sexual vibes behind, โ€œ34+35 (Remix)โ€ by Ariana Grande.ย 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 7, 2021 ago
    Purple: 3BOPS No. 60 (2021) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, Dmitry Abramov, Manos Gkikas, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Silhouette1, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Purple | 3BOPS

    On the 60th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with PURPLE (or VIOLET) in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 6, 2021 ago
    Yavin, "Handsy." [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Yavin]
    Music

    Yavin, Handsy. | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Boston, Massachusetts pop singer/songwriter Yavin impresses on his warm, relatable โ€˜touchy feelyโ€™ single, โ€œHandsy.โ€

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 6, 2021 ago
    11 Songs Focused on the Soul ๐ŸŽง [๐Ÿ“ท: Activedia, Aidan Roof, Brent Faulkner, Geralt, Island, KELLEPICS, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Focused on the Soul | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Songs Focused on the Soul ๐ŸŽง features songs courtesy of Beyoncรฉ, H.E.R., Kanye West, The Killers & Robert Finley.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 6, 2021 ago
    Dottie Peoples, โ€œLittle Wooden Churchโ€: Sunday Refresh ๐Ÿ™ No. 17 (2021) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Dottie Peoples, Little Wooden Church | Sunday Refresh ๐Ÿ™

    On the 17th edition of Sunday Refresh, weโ€™re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Dottie Peoples performing, โ€œLittle Wooden Church.โ€

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 5, 2021 ago
    Kanye West, Donda [๐Ÿ“ท: Def Jam]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kanye West, Donda | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a messy rollout, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West delivers a big, flawed, but often enjoyable 10th studio album with Donda.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2021 ago
    George Benson vs. Whitney Houston: Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ No. 26 [๐Ÿ“ท: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Rhino, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, Warner]
    Columns

    George Benson vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๏ธ

    On the 26th edition of Head 2 Head, George Benson, and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of โ€œThe Greatest Love of All.โ€

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2021 ago
    Drake, โ€œGirls Want Girlsโ€: Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ No. 23 [๐Ÿ“ท: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OVO, Republic]
    Columns

    Drake, Girls Want Girls | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

    On the 23rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, โ€œGirls Want Girlsโ€ by Drake featuring Lil Baby.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2021 ago
    California: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2021) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, ExplorersInternational from Pixabay, Free-Photos from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    California | 5ive Songs

    On the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with CALIFORNIA in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 3, 2021 ago
    Hozier: 4GEMZ ๐Ÿ’Ž No. 7 (2021) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Rubyworks, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Hozier | 4GEMZ ๐Ÿ’Ž๏ฟผ

    On the 7th edition of 4GEMZ ๐Ÿ’Ž, we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy nominated Irish singer/songwriter, Hozier.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 3, 2021 ago
    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ A Permanent Shadow: Interview No. 204 ๐ŸŽค [๐Ÿ“ท: A Permanent Shadow, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Knowโ€ฆ A Permanent Shadow | Interview ๐ŸŽค

    On our 204th interview, A Permanent Shadow provides awesome insight into his musical craft and philosophy, influences, and future endeavors.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 2021 ago
    Kim Petras, "Future Starts Now" [๐Ÿ“ท: Amigo / Republic]
    LGBTQ

    Kim Petras, Future Starts Now | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Kim Petras brings the heat on โ€œFuture Starts Now,โ€ the promo single from her forthcoming debut album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 2021 ago

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