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        • 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
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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.
    Getting to Know... Tete Essien: Interview #102 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Tete Essien]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Tete Essien | Interview 🎤

    On the 102nd interview on The Musical Hype, we get some great, in depth insight from rising British musician Tete Essien regarding his craft.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Omar Apollo, "Stayback" [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵

    Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Troye Sivan, "Rager Teenager" (music video screenshot) [Photo Credit: Capitol]
    LGBTQ

    Troye Sivan, Rager teenager! | Track Review 🎵

    “Rager teenager!” marks the best single from In a Dream, the highly anticipated EP from South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, "WAP" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Cardi B, WAP | Track Review 🎵

    Cardi B, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion, get ‘down and dirty’ on the hella unapologetic, highly sexed-up single, “WAP.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    DaBaby, Blame it On Baby (Deluxe) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    DaBaby, BLAME IT ON BABY (DELUXE) | Album Review 💿

    With the deluxe version of BLAME IN ON BABY, which arrives four months after its initial release, DaBaby doesn’t move the needle.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Atlantic, Bad Dreams, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, cupcakKe, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Essential Media Group, GOOD, Island, Kemosabe, RCA, Republic, Slip N' Slide, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Where Female Rappers Gettin’ Down ‘N’ Dirty features Cardi B, cupcakKe, Iggy Azalea, Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
    The West Region: Deconstructed [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    The West Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧

    Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The West Region.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 8, 2020 ago
    15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧

    ‘15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features Ellie Goulding, Logic, ROSALÍA, Summer Walker, Taylor Swift & The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 7, 2020 ago
    Fousheé, "Deep End" [Photo Credit: Fousheé]
    Music

    Fousheé, Deep End | Track Review 🎵

    Rising R&B singer Fousheé shines on the short but absolutely, utterly sweet, must-hear single, “Deep End.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    The Neighbourhood, "Cherry Flavoured" [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Neighbourhood, Cherry Flavoured | Track Review 🎵

    Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    NLE Choppa, "Narrow Road" (Ft. Lil Baby) [Photo Credit: Warner]
    Music

    NLE Choppa, Narrow Road | Track Review 🎵

    NLE Choppa shines on “Narrow Road,” an advance single featuring Lil Baby from his highly anticipated debut album, Top Shotta.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago
    Bastille, "What You Gonna Do???" [Photo Credit: Virgin]
    Music

    Bastille, WHAT YOU GONNA DO??? | Track Review 🎵

    Opting for a distraction from the crazy world, Bastille enlists Graham Coxon for a ‘departure’ for the band “WHAT YOU GONNA DO???”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago

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