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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.
    Jennifer Lopez, “On My Way (Marry Me)” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC, Universal Studios]
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, On My Way (Marry Me) | Track Review 🎵

    Jennifer Lopez drops a respectable, well-rounded single with “On My Way,” which appears in the film, Marry Me.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2021 ago
    Jake Wesley Rogers, “Pluto”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 8 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Facet, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jake Wesley Rogers, Pluto | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

    On the 8th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Pluto” performed by Jake Wesley Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2021 ago
    Wild Cherry, “Play That Funky Music”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony]
    Columns

    Wild Cherry, Play That Funky Music | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2021 ago
    🎧 13 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Pt II) [📷: Aleksandar Pasaric, Alexandr Podvalny, Ahmed Mulla, Benjamin Suter, Bibhukalyan Acharya, Brent Faulkner, Mario Cuadros, Michele Raffoni, The Musical Hype, Parij Photography, Pexels, Sam Willis]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where When It Rains It Pours (Pt II) | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Songs Where, When It Rains It Pours (Part II) features Ed Sheeran, Ice Nine Kills, Majid Jordan, Todrick Hall & Young Dolph.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2021 ago
    Rev. James Cleveland, “Where is Your Faith in God”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 27 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Savoy, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Rev. James Cleveland, Where is Your Faith in God | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 27th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Rev. James Cleveland, performing, “Where is Your Faith in God.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 21, 2021 ago
    The Beatles vs. Joe Cocker: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 37 [📷: Apple Corps Ltd, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc., Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]
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    The Beatles vs. Joe Cocker | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 37th edition of Head 2 Head, The Beatles and Joe Cocker contend for the best rendition of “With a Little Help From my Friends.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 20, 2021 ago
    Archie Bell & The Drells, “Strategy”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Archie Bell & The Drells, Strategy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore recollect and reflect on “Strategy” by soul collective Archie Bell & The Drells. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 19, 2021 ago
    🎧 13 J Songs: No Rhyme or Reason [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    J Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 J Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features music courtesy of Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Kanye West, Mahalia & Olivia Rodrigo.  

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 18, 2021 ago
    Summer Walker Earns First No. 1: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 46 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, LVRN, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Summer Walker Earns First No. 1 | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (11/17/21):  Summer Walker earns her first no. 1 album while Adele holds down no. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 17, 2021 ago
    Beyoncé, “Rocket”: After Dark No. 33 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Sony]
    Columns

    Beyoncé, “Rocket” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 33rd edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Rocket” by Beyoncé.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 17, 2021 ago
    Mine: 5ive Songs No. 93 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Mine | 5ive Songs

    On the 93rd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word MINE in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 16, 2021 ago
    Shanice, “I Love Your Smile”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Shanice, I Love Your Smile | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 11th edition of Throwback Vibez (2021), we recollect and reflect on “I Love Your Smile” by R&B artist, Shanice.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 16, 2021 ago

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