Beyoncé, “Rocket” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Beyoncé, “Rocket”: After Dark No. 33 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/beyonce-rocket-after-dark-33-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 33rd edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Rocket” by Beyoncé.
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.
Mine | 5ive Songs
![Mine: 5ive Songs No. 93 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mine-5ive-songs-93-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 93rd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word MINE in some form or fashion.
Shanice, I Love Your Smile | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Shanice, “I Love Your Smile”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shanice-i-love-your-smile-throwback-vibez-11.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 11th edition of Throwback Vibez (2021), we recollect and reflect on “I Love Your Smile” by R&B artist, Shanice.
Open | 3BOPS
![Open: 3BOPS No. 66 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Wilson Blanco]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/open-3bops-66-21.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 66th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word OPEN in some form or fashion.
The Undisputed Truth, Smiling Faces Sometimes | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Undisputed Truth “Smiling Faces Sometimes”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 10 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/the-undisputed-truth-smiling-faces-sometimes-throwback-vibez-10.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 10th edition of Throwback Vibez (2021), we recollect and reflect on “Smiling Faces Sometimes” by The Undisputed Truth.
13 More Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 13 More Songs Sure to Make You Smile [📷: Adrienne Andersen, Andrea Piacquadio, Atef Khaled, Brent Faulkner, Italo Melo, Justin Shaifer, luizclas, Marin Tulard, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Vinicius Altava]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/13-more-songs-sure-to-make-you-smile.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 More Songs Sure to Make You Smile features Ariana Grande, Juice WRLD, Katy Perry, Silk Sonic & WizKid.
Getting to Know… Death in Paradise | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Death in Paradise: Interview No. 223 🎤 [📷: Death in Paradise, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/getting-to-know-death-in-paradise-interview-223.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 223rd interview, we get the inside scoop – and colorful responses – from Death in Paradise, a band comprised of members from multiple countries.
The Main Ingredient vs. Aaron Neville | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Main Ingredient vs. Aaron Neville: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 36 [📷: A&M, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/the-main-ingredient-aaron-neville-head-2-head-36-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 36th edition of Head 2 Head, The Main Ingredient and Aaron Neville contend for the best rendition of “Everybody Plays the Fool.”
Silk Sonic, An Evening with Silk Sonic | Album Review 💿
![Silk Sonic, An Evening with Silk Sonic [📷: Aftermath Entertainment, Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/silk-sonic-an-evening-with-silk-sonic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Silk Sonic – Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – shine on their short but potent album, An Evening with Silk Sonic.
Travis Scott, Mafia | Track Review 🎵
![Travis Scott, "Mafia" [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/travis-scott-mafia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott delivers a surefire vibe on “Mafia,” the companion single to “Escape Plan.”
Ed Sheeran, = | Album Review 💿
![Ed Sheeran, = [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ed-sheeran-equals-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran reflects on marriage, fatherhood, and where his life currently stands on the enjoyable =.
13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧
![13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/13-y-songs-no-rhyme-or-reason.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features Bad Bunny, Drake, Doja Cat, Sam Smith & The Village People.