Brad Paisley, Accidental Racist | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Brad Paisley, “Accidental Racist”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 14 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/brad-paisley-accidental-racist-controversial-tunes-14.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 14th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Accidental Racist” by country musician Brad Paisley.
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.
Normani, Wild Side | Track Review 🎵
![Normani, “Wild Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Keep Cool, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/normani-wild-side-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop/R&B singer Normani ‘delivers the goods’ on her risqué, sexy single “Wild Side,” featuring Grammy winning rapper, Cardi B.
Badflower, Family | Track Review 🎵
![Badflower, “Family” [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/badflower-family.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
L.A. alt-rock band Badflower return superbly on “Family,” the personal promo single from their sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.
Japan 🗾 | 5ive Songs
![Japan 🗾: 5ive Songs No. 61 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Erik Eastman on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/japan-5ive-songs-61-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 61st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with JAPAN 🗾 in some form or fashion.
Lorde, Stoned at the Nail Salon | Track Review 🎵
![Lorde, “Stoned at the Nail Salon” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music New Zealand Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lorde-stoned-at-the-nail-salon.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative pop artist Lorde shines once more on “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second single from her third studio album, Solar Power.
Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, Morning | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, “Morning”: After Dark No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, Def Jam, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/teyana-taylor-kehlani-morning-after-dark-4-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Morning” by Teyana Taylor.
Brandi Carlile, Right on Time | Track Review 🎵
![Brandi Carlile, "Right on Time" [📷: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/brandi-carlile-right-on-time.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brandi Carlile shines on “Right on Time,” the dynamic opener and promo single from her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days.
Jennifer Hudson, (You Make Me Feel …) Natural Woman | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Hudson, “(You Make Me Feel Like ) Natural Woman” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jennifer-hudson-you-make-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jennifer Hudson shines on her remake of the Aretha Franklin classic, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” from RESPECT.
Jennifer Hudson, Here I Am (Singing My Way Home) | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Hudson, “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jennifer-hudson-here-i-am-singing-my-way-home.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated actress/singer Jennifer Hudson channels Aretha Franklin on original “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” from the RESPECT soundtrack.
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, INDUSTRY BABY | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lil-nas-x-jack-harlow-industry-baby-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow team up for the must-hear banger, “INDUSTRY BANGER” produced by Take A Daytrip and Kanye West.
The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU | Album Review 💿
![The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/the-kid-laroi-fuck-love-3-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising Australian rapper/singer The Kid LAROI continues to expand his debut mixtape, F*CK LOVE with a third EP, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU.
13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 🎧 [📷: Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash, Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels, ArtHouse Studio, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Ketut Subiyanto, Mister Mister, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/13-ear-catching-covers-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 features Aretha Franklin, Charles Bradley, Chris Stapleton, Jessica Simpson, Marvin Gaye & Shelby Lynne.