James Brown, Say It Loud… | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![James Brown, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 32 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/james-brown-say-it-loud-controversial-tunes-32.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 32nd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” by James Brown.
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.
Coldplay, Music of the Spheres | Album Review 💿
![Coldplay, Music of the Spheres [📷: Parlophone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/coldplay-music-of-the-spheres-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning alt-rock band Coldplay return with their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, which yields some winning moments.
13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-songs-where-youre-required-to-leave.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave features Ben Platt, Hayley Williams, The Kid LAROI, Marshmello & Silk Sonic.
Whitney Houston, All the Man That I Need | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Whitney Houston, “All the Man That I Need”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/whitney-houston-all-the-man-i-need-throwback-vibez-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “All the Man That I Need” by the iconic Whitney Houston.
Adina Howard, Freak Like Me | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Adina Howard, “Freak Like Me”: After Dark No. 27 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, Elektra, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/adina-howard-freak-like-me-after-dark-27-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 27th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Freak Like Me” by Adina Howard.
Finish | 3BOPS
![Finish: 3BOPS No. 65 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RUN 4 FFWPU via Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/finish-3bops-65-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 65th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word FINISH in some form or fashion.
Nirvana, R*pe Me | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Nirvana, “Rape Me”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nirvana-rape-me-outlandish-rock-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “R*pe Me” performed by Nirvana.
Simple | 5ive Songs
![Simple: 5ive Songs No. 86 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Jeff Burroughs, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/simple-5ive-songs-86-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 86th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word SIMPLE in some form or fashion.
Pink Sweat$, I Feel Good | Track Review 🎵
![Pink Sweat$, “I Feel Good” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pink-sweats-i-feel-good-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Philly standout Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) delivers a surefire bop and vibe on the brief but potent single, “I Feel Good.”
Trippie Redd, Finish Line | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Trippie Redd, “Finish Line”: After Dark No. 26 [📷: 10K Projects, 1400 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/trippie-redd-finish-line-after-dark-26-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Finish Line” by Trippie Redd.
Ryan Beatty, Genesis | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Ryan Beatty, “Genesis”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 4 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ryan-beatty-genesis-lgbtq-bopz-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the LGBTQ bop, “Genesis” performed by Ryan Beatty.
Eric Benét, Spend My Life with You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Eric Benét, “Spend My Life with You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eric-benet-spend-my-life-with-you-throwback-vibez-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on, “Spend My Life with You” performed by Eric Benét featuring Tamia.