Purple | 3BOPS
![Purple: 3BOPS No. 60 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dmitry Abramov, Manos Gkikas, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Silhouette1, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/purple-3bops-60-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 60th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with PURPLE (or VIOLET) 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.
Yavin, Handsy. | Track Review 🎵
![Yavin, "Handsy." [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Yavin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yavin-handsy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Boston, Massachusetts pop singer/songwriter Yavin impresses on his warm, relatable ‘touchy feely’ single, “Handsy.”
11 Songs Focused on the Soul | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Focused on the Soul 🎧 [📷: Activedia, Aidan Roof, Brent Faulkner, Geralt, Island, KELLEPICS, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11-songs-focused-on-the-soul.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Focused on the Soul 🎧 features songs courtesy of Beyoncé, H.E.R., Kanye West, The Killers & Robert Finley.
Dottie Peoples, Little Wooden Church | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Dottie Peoples, “Little Wooden Church”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 17 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dottie-peoples-little-wooden-church-sunday-refresh-2021-17.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 17th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Dottie Peoples performing, “Little Wooden Church.”
Kanye West, Donda | Album Review 💿
![Kanye West, Donda [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kanye-west-donda-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a messy rollout, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West delivers a big, flawed, but often enjoyable 10th studio album with Donda.
George Benson vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️️
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/george-benson-whitney-houston-head-2-head-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of Head 2 Head, George Benson, and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of “The Greatest Love of All.”
Drake, Girls Want Girls | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Drake, “Girls Want Girls”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 23 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OVO, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/drake-girls-want-girls-controversial-tunes-23.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 23rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Girls Want Girls” by Drake featuring Lil Baby.
California | 5ive Songs
![California: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, ExplorersInternational from Pixabay, Free-Photos from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/california-5ive-songs-71-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with CALIFORNIA in some form or fashion.
Hozier | 4GEMZ 💎
![Hozier: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 7 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Rubyworks, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hozier-4gemz-7-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of 4GEMZ 💎, we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy nominated Irish singer/songwriter, Hozier.
Getting to Know… A Permanent Shadow | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… A Permanent Shadow: Interview No. 204 🎤 [📷: A Permanent Shadow, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-a-permanent-shadow-interview-204.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 204th interview, A Permanent Shadow provides awesome insight into his musical craft and philosophy, influences, and future endeavors.
Kim Petras, Future Starts Now | Track Review 🎵
![Kim Petras, "Future Starts Now" [📷: Amigo / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kim-petras-future-starts-now-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kim Petras brings the heat on “Future Starts Now,” the promo single from her forthcoming debut album.
Getting to Know… King Fabbs | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…King Fabbs: Interview No. 203 🎤 [📷: King Fabbs, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-king-fabbs-interview-203.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 203rd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get some deep insight from Canadian pop-punk solo artist, King Fabbs.