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    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.
    The Soul Children, Iโ€™ll Understand: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 131 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord Music Group, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    The Soul Children, Iโ€™ll Understand | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œIโ€™ll Understandโ€ by The Soul Children.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 18, 2025 ago
    A Heaping Dose of H Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jimmy Elizarraras from Pexels; AcatXIoย fromย Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Heaping Dose of H Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    A Heaping Dose of H Songs features songs by Addison Rae, Gunna, Jake Wesley Rogers, Jamal Roberts, Purple Disco Machine, and Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 18, 2025 ago
    54 Ultra, Where Are You: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 66 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 54 Ultra; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    54 Ultra, Where Are You | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 66th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œWhere Are Youโ€ performed by 54 Ultra.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 17, 2025 ago
    Kim Carnes vs. JoJo Siwa: Head 2 Head No. 27 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, JoJo Siwa; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Kim Carnes vs. JoJo Siwa | Head 2 Head

    In the 27th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Kim Carnes and JoJo Siwa contend for the best rendition of โ€œBette Davis Eyes.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 16, 2025 ago
    Christina Perri, Jar of Hearts: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 65 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Christina Perri, Jar of Hearts | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 65th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œJar of Heartsโ€ performed by Christina Perri.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 16, 2025 ago
    The Irrepressibles, What I Am! Queer: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 66 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Of Naked Design; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    The Irrepressibles, What I Am! Queer | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 66th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œWhat I Am! Queerโ€ performed by The Irrepressibles.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago
    Teddy Swims & BigXthaPlug, All Gas No Brakes: Dazzling Duets No. 11 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SWIMS Int. / Warner Records Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Teddy Swims & BigXthaPlug, All Gas No Brakes | Dazzling Duets

    In the 11th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Teddy Swims and BigXthaPlug collaborate on โ€œAll Gas No Brakes.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago
    The Whispers, And the Beat Goes On: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 130 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    The Whispers, And the Beat Goes On | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œAnd the Beat Goes Onโ€ by The Whispers.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago
    11 Prayerful Pray Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ben Iwara from Pexels;ย  AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, purwaka seta from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Prayerful Pray Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Prayerful Pray Songs features songs by DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, Lil Peep, Samuel Saint, Scott Hoying, and Sister Janet Mead.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago
    Aretha Franklin, Spanish Harlem: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 129 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Aretha Franklin, Spanish Harlem | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 129th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œSpanish Harlemโ€ by Aretha Franklin.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 14, 2025 ago
    Cazwell, Daddy: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 64 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Peace Bisquit / SNOWCONE; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Cazwell, Daddy | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 64th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œDaddyโ€ by Cazwell.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 14, 2025 ago
    Frankie Grande, Glitter Jesus: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 65 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Casablanca / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Frankie Grande, Glitter Jesus | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 65th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œGlitter Jesusโ€ performed by Frankie Grande.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsAugust 13, 2025 ago

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