Real | 5ive Songs
![Real: 5ive Songs No. 80 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Louis Hansel, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/real-5ive-songs-80-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 80th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word REAL in some form or fashion.
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.
Katy Perry, Ur So Gay | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Katy Perry, “Ur So Gay” : Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 26 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/katy-perry-ur-so-gay-controversial-tunes-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Ur So Gay” by Katy Perry.
Todrick Hall, Rainin’ Fellas | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Todrick Hall, “Rainin’ Fellas”: After Dark No. 20 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, frtyfve, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Todrick Hall]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/todrick-hall-rainin-fellas-after-dark-20-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Rainin’ Fellas” by Todrick Hall.
Gunna, Too Easy | Track Review 🎵
![Gunna, “Too Easy” (Ft. Future) [📷: 300 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, Gunna Music, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gunna-too-easy-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Atlanta rapper Gunna taps fellow Atlantan rapper Future for “Too Easy,” a flex track that’s entertaining but doesn’t break new ground.
Coldplay & BTS, My Universe | Track Review 🎵
![Coldplay x BTS, “My Universe” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Parlophone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coldplay-bts-my-universe-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative collective Coldplay and K-Pop superstars BTS successfully collaborate on the entertaining, ‘universal’ single, “My Universe.”
GIVĒON, For Tonight | Track Review 🎵
![GIVĒON, “For Tonight” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/giveon-for-tonight-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer GIVĒON shines on “For Tonight,” the promo single from his forthcoming debut album.
Elton John & Charlie Puth, After All | Track Review 🎵
![Elton John & Charlie Puth, “After All” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Mercury, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/elton-john-after-all.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic pop/rock musician Elton John taps Grammy-nominated pop musician/producer Charlie Puth for the assist on “After All.”
Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black | Album Review 💿
![Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black [📷: My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/anthony-hamilton-love-is-the-new-black-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a five-year hiatus, neo-soul standout Anthony Hamilton returns as strong as ever on Love is the New Black.
13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, InspiredImages, Max Andrey, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/13-intriguing-right-or-left-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Kanye West, Lil Nas X & Whethan.
Jackson Southernaires, Don’t Look Down on a Man | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![The Jackson Southernaires, “Don’t Look Down on a Man”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 20 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/the-jackson-southernaires-dont-look-down-on-a-man-sunday-refresh-2021-20.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by The Jackson Southernaires performing, “Don’t Look Down on a Man.”
Donny Hathaway vs. Susan Tedeschi | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Donny Hathaway vs. Susan Tedeschi: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 29 [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, The Verve Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/donny-hathaway-susan-tedeschi-head-2-head-29-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 29th edition of Head 2 Head, Donny Hathaway and Susan Tedeschi contend for the best rendition of “Magnificent Sanctuary Band”.
Right | 5ive Songs
![Right: 5ive Songs No. 79 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, Nick Fewings, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/right-5ive-songs-79-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 79th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word RIGHT in some form or fashion.