Amazing | 5ive Songs
![Amazing: 5ive Songs No. 97 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/amazing-5ive-songs-97-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 97th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word AMAZING in some form or fashion.
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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.
Mary J. Blige, “Amazing” | Track Review 🎵
![Mary J. Blige, “Amazing” (Ft. DJ Khaled) [📷: 300 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, Mary Jane Productions Inc., The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mary-j-blige-amazing-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.
Atlantic Starr, “Secret Lovers” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Atlantic Starr, “Secret Lovers”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 16 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/atlantic-starr-secret-lovers-throwback-vibez-16.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 16th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Secret Lovers” by R&B collective, Atlantic Starr.
5 Seconds of Summer, “2011” | Track Review 🎵
![5 Seconds of Summer, “2011” [📷: 5SOS, LLC, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-seconds-of-summer-2011-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, “2021” where they seek to return to simpler times.
Juice WRLD & Justin Bieber, “Wandered to LA” | Track Review 🎵
![Juice WRLD & Justin Bieber, “Wandered to LA” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/juice-wrld-justin-bieber-wandered-to-la-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Melodic rapper Juice WRLD returns with another posthumous record, “Wandered to LA,” assisted by pop superstar, Justin Bieber.
Shawn Mendes, “It’ll Be Okay” | Track Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, "It'll Be Okay" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/shawn-mendes-itll-be-okay-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes channels his recent breakup into a marvelous, vulnerable single, “It’ll Be Okay.”
Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous” | Track Review 🎵
![Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Mary Jane Productions Inc, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mary-j-blige-good-morning-gorgeous-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a compelling, powerful return with “Good Morning Gorgeous.”
Joshua Bassett, Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP) | Album Review 💿
![Joshua Bassett, Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP) [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/joshua-bassett-crisis-secret-set-me-free-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
While constant noise seems to plague him, Joshua Bassett shines through nonetheless on Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP).
12 Songs Where Secrets are Revealed | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 12 Songs Where Secrets are Revealed [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Ba Tik, Ben White, Brent Faulkner, Keira Burton, Lascot Studio, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Radu Florin, Saeed Karimi, Thomas Wolter, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-songs-where-secrets-are-revealed.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 12 Songs Where Secrets are Revealed features songs courtesy Anuel AA, Burna Boy, Joshua Bassett, Lorde, Madonna & Quincy Jones.
Mariah Carey, “Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Mariah Carey, “Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 29 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mariah-carey-jesus-oh-what-a-wonderful-child-sunday-refresh-2021-29.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 29th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Mariah Carey performing, “Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child.”
Quincy Jones, “The Secret Garden” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Quincy Jones, “The Secret Garden”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 15 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Qwest Records, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/quincy-jones-the-secret-garden-throwback-vibez-15.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 15th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” by Quincy Jones.
Getting to Know… Hallows Die | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Hallows Die: Interview No. 228 [📷: Hallows Die, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/getting-to-know-hallows-die-interview-228.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 228th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get some awesome insight into the craft of eclectic, Toronto metal band, Hallows Die.