Jennifer Hudson vs. Queen Latifah | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Jennifer Hudson vs. Queen Latifah: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony Music, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, Warner Bros, WaterTower]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jennifer-hudson-queen-latifah-head-2-head-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the first edition of Head 2 Head, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson duke it over their respective takes on a Hairspray classic.
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.
Brooklyn | 3BOPS
![Brooklyn: 3BOPS No. 12 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brooklyn-3bops-no-12-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with the great city of Brooklyn.
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler, brent ii | Album Review 💿
![Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler, brent ii (EP) [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jeremy-zucker-chelsea-cutler-brent-ii-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop artists Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler are truly a ‘dynamic duo’ on their second collaborative EP, brent ii.
Getting to Know… Bobby Mc | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Bobby Mc: Interview no. 162 [📷: Bobby Mc, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/getting-to-know-bobby-mc-interview-162.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 162nd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop on modern Irish swing and jazz artist, Bobby Mc.
14 Songs That Are Definitely Diamonds 💠 | Playlist 🎧
![14 Songs That are Definitely Diamonds 💎 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/14-songs-that-are-definitely-diamonds.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
14 Songs That Are Definitely Diamonds 💠 🎧 features Dame Shirley Bassey, Father John Misty, Megan Thee Stallion, Sam Smith & Shivum Sharma.
Young Stoner Life, Yak Gotti & Sheck Wes, GFU | Single Notez 🎶
![Young Stoner Life, Yak Gotti & Sheck Wes, “GFU” (Ft. Yung Kayo) [📷 : Young Stoner Life / 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/young-stoner-life-gfu-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “GFU” by Young Stoner Life, Yak Gotti, and Sheck West featuring Yung Kayo.
347aidan & Kenny Beats, IDWK | Single Notez 🎶
![347aidan & Kenny Beats, "IDWK" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/347aiden-idwk-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “IDWK” by up-and-comer 347aidan and producer Kenny Beats.
Scared 😱 | 5ive Songs
![Scared 😱 : 5ive Songs No. 11 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Noah Buscher on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/scared-5ive-songs-no-11-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 11th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with being SCARED or SCARY 😱 in some form or fashion.
Child 👦 | 3BOPS
![Child 👦: 3BOPS No. 11 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, nugroho dwi hartawan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/child-3bops-no-11-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a CHILD 👦 in some form or fashion.
Joshua Bassett, Only a Matter of Time | Track Review 🎵
![Joshua Bassett, "Only a Matter of Time" [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/joshua-bassett-only-a-matter-of-time-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
While the ‘controversy’ might make the most noise, Joshua Bassett delivers a truly gorgeous, authentic ballad with “Only a Matter of Time.”
Sabrina Carpenter, Skin | Track Review 🎵
![Sabrina Carpenter, "Skin" [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sabrina-carpenter-skin-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter drops a relatable, overall well-rounded single with “Skin.”
13 Thrilling Songs About Today | Playlist 🎧
![13 Thrilling Songs About Today [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13-thrilling-songs-about-today.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Thrilling Songs About Today 🎧 features music by August Alsina, John Prine, Ozzy Osbourne, Tink & Young Thug.