The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • Face Off
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    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.
    Getting to Know... Fatal Switch: Interview #113 [Photo Credits: Fatal Switch, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Fatal Switch | Interview 🎧

    On the 113th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the goods on the Montreal Hybrid rap, metal, rock collective, Fatal Switch.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 10, 2020 ago
    Show: 5ive Songs No. 31 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Unsplash, XO]
    Evergreen

    Show | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that are showing something or are associated with a show.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 10, 2020 ago
    Taylor Swift & BTS Hold Serve: Scanning the Charts 📉 No. 12 [Photo Credits: Bighit Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Taylor Swift]
    Columns

    Taylor Swift & BTS Hold Serve | Scanning the Charts 📉

    Scanning the Charts – Billboard 200 & Billboard Hot 100 (9/12/20) – Taylor Swift and BTS hold serve on Billboard 200 & Hot 100 respectively.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 10, 2020 ago
    Monica & Lil Baby, "Trenches" [Photo Credit: Mondeenise Music Inc.]
    Music

    Monica & Lil Baby, Trenches | Track Review 🎵

    After an extended hiatus, Grammy-winning R&B artist Monica is back alongside Lil Baby on The Neptune’s produced single, “Trenches.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 9, 2020 ago
    Marshmello & 42 Dugg, "Baggin'" [Photo Credit: Joytime Collective]
    Music

    Marshmello & 42 Dugg, Baggin’ | Track Review 🎵

    Marshmello & rapper 42 Dugg join forces on the hard-nosed banger, “Baggin’” set to appear on the DJ’s forthcoming LP, Joytime IV.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 9, 2020 ago
    WANT 2.0: 15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real | Playlist 🎧

    WANT 2.0: 15 Songs Where Want, or Lack Thereof, is Real features songs from Fiona Apple, Juice WRLD, Luke Bryan, Teyana Taylor & Snoh Aalegra.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 9, 2020 ago
    Gus Dapperton, "Medicine" [Photo Credits: Gus Dapperton / AWAL]
    Music

    Gus Dapperton, Medicine | Track Review 🎵

    Alternative pop musician Gus Dapperton shines on “Medicine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, Orca.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago
    FINNEAS, "What They'll Say About Us" [Photo Credit: OYOY]
    Music

    FINNEAS, What They’ll Say About Us | Track Review 🎵

    FINNEAS sings beautifully and sounds sincere & incredibly thoughtful on the well-rounded single, “What They’ll Say About Us.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago
    Champagne: 5ive Songs No. 30 [Photo Credits: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Island, The Island Def Jam Music Group, The Musical Hype, Quality Control Music, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Champagne… | 5ive Songs

    On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five compelling songs that are all about or associated with ‘the bubbly’ – champagne!

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago
    jawshaJawsh 685, "Sweet N Sour" (Ft. Lauv & Tyga) [Photo Credit: Columbia]-685-sweet-n-sour-columbia-1
    Music

    Jawsh 685, Sweet N Sour | Track Review 🎵

    New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 enlists American pop singer Lauv & American rapper Tyga for the assist on the late summer bop, “Sweet N Sour.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago
    Christina Aguilera, "Reflection (2020)" from Mulan [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]
    Music

    Christina Aguilera, Reflection (2020) [From Mulan] | Track Review 🎵

    With the release of “Reflection (2020)” from Mulan, listeners now have two contrasting versions of the classic courtesy of Christina Aguilera.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 7, 2020 ago
    Bryson Tiller, "Inhale" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Bryson Tiller, Inhale | Track Review 🎵

    Following a three-year hiatus, ‘trap soul’ standout Bryson Tiller returns with “Inhale,” a comeback single with good intentions that slightly underwhelms.   Notably, “Inhale” pays tribute to the iconic 1990s film, Waiting to Exhale.  Two songs that appeared on the soundtrack of the film – Mary J. Blige (“Not Gon’ Read more

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 7, 2020 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 528 529 530 … 896 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • Face Off
        • More Columns
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy