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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.
    Travis Scott, “Escape Plan” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Travis Scott, Escape Plan | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott ‘brings the heat’ on his short but potent banger, “Escape Plan.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 8, 2021 ago
    Latto, "Soufside" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA, Streamcut]
    Music

    Latto, Soufside | Track Review 🎵

    Female rapper Latto brings attitude, grit, and toughness on her short but potent banger, “Soufside.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 8, 2021 ago
    🎧 15 Compelling Name Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, David Garrison, George Pak, Никита Семехин, Johan Toro, Mikael Blomkvist, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Prince, Yazan Khalifeh, Yogendra Singh]
    Evergreen

    15 Compelling Name Songs | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 15 Compelling Name Songs features Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Rage Against the Machine, Rihanna & Wale.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 8, 2021 ago
    Mary Mary, “Yesterday”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 26 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony BMG Management, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Mary Mary, Yesterday | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 26th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by contemporary gospel sister duo Mary Mary performing, “Yesterday.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 7, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… The Foxtails: Interview No. 222 🎤 [📷: The Foxtails, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Foxtails | Interview 🎤

    On our 222nd Q&A, we get the scoop on Southern Cali duo The Foxtails, comprised of best friends Ethan & Kevin.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 6, 2021 ago
    Dorothy Moore vs. Monica vs. Etta James: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 35 [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, The Verve Music Group]
    Columns

    Dorothy Moore vs. Monica vs. Etta James | Head 2 Head 🗣️

    On the 35th edition of Head 2 Head, Dorothy Moore, Monica, and Etta James contend for the best rendition of “Misty Blue”.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 6, 2021 ago
    The Main Ingredient, “Let Me Prove My Love to You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 9 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, RCA]
    Columns

    The Main Ingredient, Let Me Prove My Love to You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    On the 9th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Let Me Prove My Love to You” by The Main Ingredient.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 6, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Elektragaaz: Interview No. 221 🎤 [📷: Elektragaaz, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Elektragaaz | Interview 🎤

    On our 221st Q&A, we land one of the most distinct, fascinating interviews yet with New York collective, Elektragaaz.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 5, 2021 ago
    Rage Against the Machine, “Killing in the Name”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Sony Music Entertainment, Vinícius Caricatte]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

    On the 7th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Killing in the Name” performed by Rage Against the Machine. 

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 5, 2021 ago
    Name: 5ive Songs No. 92 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Name | 5ive Songs

    On the 92nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word NAME in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 4, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know… Jeremiah McKinley: Interview No. 220 [📷: Jeremiah McKinley, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Jeremiah McKinley | Interview 🎤

    On our 220th Q&A, Jeremiah Christian provides awesome insight into the band he shares with his brother, Noah, Jeremiah McKinley.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 4, 2021 ago
    🎧 15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vo1. 1) [📷: Anete Lusina, Brent Faulkner, Ece AK, Kampus Production, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pavel Danilyuk, Polina Tankilevitch, Toa Heftiba Şinca, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vol. 1) | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vo1. 1) features Asbjørn, Britney Spears, Lil Nas X, Rina Sawayama, Todrick Hall & The Village People.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 4, 2021 ago

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