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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.
    Pop Smoke, "Make It Rain" (Ft. Rowdy Rebel) [Photo Credits: Victor Victor / Republic]
    Music

    Pop Smoke, Make it Rain | Track Review 🎵

    Deceased rapper Pop Smoke is unapologetic and tough AF on “Make it Rain,” the promo single from his forthcoming, posthumous debut album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    Leon Bridges, "Sweeter" (Ft. Terrace Martin) [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    Leon Bridges, Sweeter | Track Review 🎵

    Leon Bridges brilliantly captures his thoughts about race & racial injustice through the beautiful single, “Sweeter,” Ft. Terrace Martin.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy, "Lose is Gone (Remix)" (Ft. Drew Love & JAHMED) [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Love is Gone (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    JAHMED joins G-Eazy and Drew Love on the remix of “Love is Gone,” a ‘woke’ protest song that originally appeared on The Beautiful & Damned.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    Lil Baby, "The Bigger Picture" [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music]
    Music

    Lil Baby, The Bigger Picture | Track Review 🎵

    Although totally unexpected, Lil Baby delivers an insightful, totally worthwhile protest anthem with “The Bigger Picture.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter | Playlist 🎧

    ‘13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter’ features Springsteen, Jaheim, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Mickey Guyton & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    Charli XCX, how i'm feeling now [Photo Credit: Warner UK]
    Album 💿

    Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now | Album Review 💿

    In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 13, 2020 ago
    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions [Photo Credit: Southeastern]
    Album 💿

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago
    Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    ‘Don’t BOX 📦 Yourself in With These 13 Songs’ features songs by Alice in Chains, Ledisi, Portishead, JID, Roddy Ricch, and Ro James.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago
    Run the Jewels, RTJ4 [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review 💿

    Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago
    11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Intriguing Songs Focused on a Side’ features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Jessie Reyez, Justin Timberlake, SZA, and Whitechapel.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago
    Getting to Know... Mudfight: Interview #86 [Photo Credits: Mudfight, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Mudfight | Interview 🎤

    For the 86th interview on The Musical Hype, we maintain some international flair getting the scoop from Austrian punk band, Mudfight.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    Getting to Know... Emerra [Photo Credits: Emerra, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Emerra | Interview 🎤

    Fabian Horn, singer/guitarist of Emerra, provides great insight about the German alternative metal band on interview #85 on The Musical Hype.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago

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