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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.
    Alicia Keys, "Perfect Way to Die" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    Alicia Keys, Perfect Way to Die | Track Review 🎵

    Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Demi the Daredevil [Photo Credits: Demi the Daredevil, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Demi the Daredevil | Interview 🎤

    For the 88th interview on The Musical Hype, Jeff Azar gives up the scoop on his theatrical alternative rock band, Demi the Daredevil.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Dig Two Graves: Interview #87 [Photo Credits: Dig Two Graves, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Dig Two Graves | Interview 🎤

    For our 87th interview, we chat it up with Jaybee and Kenny Meeks of central New Jersey progressive metalcore band, Dig Two Graves.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far): Year in Review 🎧 [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, Island, Matador, Pexels, Pixabay, Quality Control Music, RCA, Republic, Warner]
    Evergreen

    51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far) | Year in Review 🎧

    Fiona Apple, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch &The Weeknd appear on 51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago
    13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert | Playlist 🎧

    ‘13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert’ features music by BAEKHYUN, JoJo, Lady Gaga, Melanie Martinez, and Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 19, 2020 ago
    MORGENSHTERN & Eldzhey, “Cadillac” [Photo Credit: Zhara Distribution]
    Music

    MORGENSHTERN & Eldzhey, Cadillac | Track Review 🎵

    Russian rappers MORGENSHTERN and Eldzhey bring cockiness, confidence, and ample drip to their banger, “Cadillac.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 19, 2020 ago
    Time to Eat – Dinner is Served! [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Time to Eat – Dinner is Served! 🍗 🍲 🧁 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Time to Eat – Dinner is Served!’ is a 25-song playlist divided into five sections: Drinks, Fruits, Veggies, Entrée/Main Course & Desserts.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 19, 2020 ago
    Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
    6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, "TROLLZ" [Photo Credits: 6ix9ine / Create Music Group]
    Music

    6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, TROLLZ | Track Review 🎵

    Controversial, ultra-polarizing rapper 6ix9ine teams up with Nicki Minaj once again for an unapologetic banger, “TROLLZ.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
    Quarantine sucks, but at least we have bops! [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Quarantine Sucks, But At Least We Have Bops! | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Quarantine Sucks, But At Least We Have Bops’ features 11 favorites from the ‘pandemic’ playlists, plus two newbies from Charli XCX & Shamir.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
    21-best-albums-of-2020-so-far
    Evergreen

    21 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far) | Year in Review 💿🎧

    Bad Bunny, Childish Gambino, Fiona Apple, Lady Gaga, Perfume Genius, RTJ & The Weeknd appear on 21 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 16, 2020 ago
    Shamir, "On My Own" [Photo Credit: Shamir]
    LGBTQ

    Shamir, On My Own | Track Review 🎵

    On “On My Own,” Shamir delivers a compelling rock anthem where he expresses being sufficient being on his own, sans love, post-breakup.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago

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