The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • 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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • Face Off
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    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.
    Lady Gaga, “Do What U Want”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Lady Gaga, Do What U Want | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 15th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Do What U Want” by Lady Gaga.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2021 ago
    Leon Bridges, Gold-Diggers Sound [📷: LisaSawyer63 / Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Leon Bridges, Gold-Diggers Sound | Album Review 💿

    R&B artist Leon Bridges releases his most ‘contemporary’ album to date in Gold-Diggers Sound, while retaining the soulful cues and touches.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2021 ago
    Pop Smoke & John Mayer Top: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 30 [📷: BIGHIT MUSIC, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, Republic]
    Columns

    Pop Smoke & John Mayer Top | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts (7/28/21): Pop Smoke & John Mayer debut in the top two spots on the Billboard 200. BTS’ “Butter” back to one on Hot 100.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2021 ago
    11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 🎧 [📷: antonytrivet, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 features A$AP Rocky, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Jidenna & Taylor Swift.  

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 28, 2021 ago
    Brad Paisley, “Accidental Racist”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 14 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]
    Columns

    Brad Paisley, Accidental Racist | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 14th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Accidental Racist” by country musician Brad Paisley.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Normani, “Wild Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Keep Cool, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]
    Music

    Normani, Wild Side | Track Review 🎵

    Pop/R&B singer Normani ‘delivers the goods’ on her risqué, sexy single “Wild Side,” featuring Grammy winning rapper, Cardi B.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Badflower, “Family” [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Badflower, Family | Track Review 🎵

    L.A. alt-rock band Badflower return superbly on “Family,” the personal promo single from their sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Japan 🗾: 5ive Songs No. 61 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Erik Eastman on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Japan 🗾 | 5ive Songs

    On the 61st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with JAPAN 🗾 in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Lorde, “Stoned at the Nail Salon” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music New Zealand Limited]
    Music

    Lorde, Stoned at the Nail Salon | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop artist Lorde shines once more on “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second single from her third studio album, Solar Power.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, “Morning”: After Dark No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, Def Jam, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, Morning | After Dark 🕛 🌃

    On the 4th edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Morning” by Teyana Taylor.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2021 ago
    Brandi Carlile, "Right on Time" [📷: Elektra]
    LGBTQ

    Brandi Carlile, Right on Time | Track Review 🎵

    Brandi Carlile shines on “Right on Time,” the dynamic opener and promo single from her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 26, 2021 ago
    Jennifer Hudson, “(You Make Me Feel Like ) Natural Woman” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jennifer Hudson, (You Make Me Feel …) Natural Woman | Track Review 🎵

    Jennifer Hudson shines on her remake of the Aretha Franklin classic, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” from RESPECT.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 26, 2021 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 456 457 458 … 898 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • Face Off
        • More Columns
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy