Omar Apollo, “Killing Me” | Track Review 🎵
![Omar Apollo, "Killing Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/omar-apollo-killing-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Omar Apollo continues his upward trajectory with “Killing Me,” the fourth single from his debut album, Ivory.
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.
SWV, “Downtown” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![SWV, “Downtown”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 20 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/swv-downtown-after-dark-20-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Downtown” by SWV.
11 Utterly Compelling Seventeen Songs | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 11 Utterly Compelling Seventeen Songs [📷: Anna Shvets, Artem Podrez, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Erin Li, mododeolhar, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/11-utterly-compelling-seventeen-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 11 Utterly Compelling Seventeen Songs features Dave East, Lauren Sanderson, Pink Sweat$, Sam Fender & Stevie Nicks.
Kirk Franklin, “Revolution” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Kirk Franklin, “Revolution”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 10 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, GospoCentric, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kirk-franklin-revolution-sunday-refresh-10-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 10th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Kirk Franklin performing, “Revolution.”
The Temptations vs. Al Green | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Temptations vs. Al Green: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 10 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Fat Possum, Hi, Layers, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-temptations-al-green-head-2-head-2022-10.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 10th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), The Temptations and Al Green contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Get Next to You.”
Bite | 5ive Songs
![Bite: 5ive Songs No. 11 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Rafael Barros from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bite-5ive-songs-11-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 11th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word BITE in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… AvenueN9ne | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know...AvenueN9ne: Interview 242 [📷: AvenueN9ne, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/getting-to-know-avenuen9ne-interview-242.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 242nd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we chat it up with AvenueN9ne aka Philly-based artist and songwriter Derrick W.
The Temptations, “I Can’t Get Next to You” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Temptations, “I Can’t Get Next to You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 22 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you-throwback-gemz-22-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 22nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Can’t Get Next to You” by The Temptations.
Army | 3 or 4 BOPS
![Army: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 6 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sammy Williams on Unsplash, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/army-3or4bops-6-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select awesome songs that are associated with an ARMY in some form or fashion.
Avril Lavigne, Love Sux | Album Review 💿
![Avril Lavigne, Love Sux [📷: DTA / Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/avril-lavigne-love-sux-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Overall, Canadian standout Avril Lavigne delivers a respectable return to form with her seventh studio album, Love Sux.
Hamid J, “Hold My Body” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Hamid J, “Hold My Body”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 12 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Hamid J, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hamid-j-hold-my-body-lgbtq-bopz-12-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 12th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Hold My Body” performed by Hamid J.
13 Songs Buoyed by the Power of SO | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 13 Songs Buoyed by the Power of SO [📷: Brent Faulkner, Frank Mckenna on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/13-songs-buoyed-by-the-power-of-so.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Songs Buoyed by the Power of SO features Conway the Machine, Ginuwine, jxdn, The Kid LAROI & Tower of Power.