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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.
    Dottie Peoples, “Little Wooden Church”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 17 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]
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    Dottie Peoples, Little Wooden Church | Sunday Refresh 🙏

    On the 17th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Dottie Peoples performing, “Little Wooden Church.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 5, 2021 ago
    Kanye West, Donda [📷: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    Kanye West, Donda | Album Review 💿

    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 🗣️ No. 26 [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Rhino, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, Warner]
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    George Benson vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️️

    On the 26th edition of Head 2 Head, George Benson, and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of “The Greatest Love of All.”

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2021 ago
    Drake, “Girls Want Girls”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 23 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OVO, Republic]
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    Drake, Girls Want Girls | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

    On the 23rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Girls Want Girls” by Drake featuring Lil Baby.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2021 ago
    California: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2021) [📷: 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 💎 No. 7 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Rubyworks, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Hozier | 4GEMZ 💎

    On the 7th edition of 4GEMZ 💎, 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 Know… A Permanent Shadow: Interview No. 204 🎤 [📷: A Permanent Shadow, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… A Permanent Shadow | Interview 🎤

    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" [📷: Amigo / Republic]
    LGBTQ

    Kim Petras, Future Starts Now | Track Review 🎵

    Kim Petras brings the heat on “Future Starts Now,” the promo single from her forthcoming debut album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 2021 ago
    Getting to Know…King Fabbs: Interview No. 203 🎤 [📷: King Fabbs, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
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    Getting to Know… King Fabbs | Interview 🎤

    For the 203rd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get some deep insight from Canadian pop-punk solo artist, King Fabbs.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 2021 ago
    11 Songs Where the Pressure is on 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype Alycia Fung, Christian Erfurt, Crystal Kwok, JESHOOTS.COM, Jose Pena, Mockup Graphics, Robert Anasch, SHVETS production, Pexels, Unsplash, Yasin Yusuf]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where the Pressure is on | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 11 Songs Where the Pressure is on features music courtesy of JP Saxe, The Killers, Nas, PVRIS & Queen among others.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 2021 ago
    Soon: 3BOPS No. 59 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Huma Kabakci, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Soon | 3BOPS

    On the 59th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word SOON in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
    September: 5ive Songs No. 70 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Marta Wave from Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    September | 5ive Songs

    On the 70th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with SEPTEMBER in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago

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