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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.
    Terrace Martin & Denzel Curry, “Pig Feet” (Ft. Kamasi Washington, G Perico & Daylyt) [Photo Credits: Sounds of Crenshaw / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Terrace Martin & Denzel Curry, Pig Feet | Track Review 🎵

    Terrace Martin and Denzel Curry, assisted by Kamasi Washington, G Perico, and Daylyt, deliver a powerful protest track with “Pig Feet.”

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    🎶 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Hollywood, Island, Jive, The Mars Volta, MCA, Metal Blade, Motown, The Musical Hype, Jagjaguwar, Listen Back Entertainment, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Ruffhouse, Sony, Universal Music Operations Limited, Warner, Young Turks Recordings, Ltd.]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist 🎧

    After completing the 30-day song challenge, The Musical Hype presents 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE 🎶: THE COMPLETE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
    Day 30: Ledisi, “Anything for You” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 30: Ledisi, Anything for You | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 30 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, Ledisi reminds me of my willingness to do “Anything for You” – rather the person I love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Tee Grizzley, “Mr. Officer” (Ft. Queen Naija & Detroit Youth Choir) [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Tee Grizzley, Mr. Officer | Track Review 🎵

    Tee Grizzley, Queen Naija & Detroit Youth Choir express their emotions + frustrations with police brutality & racial issues plaguing America.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me" [Photo Credit: Capitol Nashville]
    Music

    Mickey Guyton, Black Like Me | Track Review 🎵

    Country singer Mickey Guyton provides thoughtful commentary on race and celebrates blackness on the moving single, “Black Like Me.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Trey Songz, "2020 Riots" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Trey Songz, 2020 Riots: How Many Times | Track Review 🎵

    Trey Songz lends his voice to the movement & protests on racial inequality & injustice with the brilliant “2020 Riots: How Many Times.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    13 Marvelous Songs About Roses [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Marvelous Songs About Roses 🌹 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘13 Marvelous Songs About Roses 🌹’ features music courtesy of Adam Lambert, Hayley Williams, OutKast, Ro James, Seal & Teyana Taylor. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago
    Day 29: Elton John, “Circle of Life” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels, Walt Disney]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 29: Elton John, Circle of Life | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 29 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, Elton John brings back the memories of Simba on one of my favorite childhood songs, “Circle of Life.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    Meek Mill, "Otherside of America" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Meek Mill, Otherside of America | Track Review 🎵

    On “Otherside of America,” rapper Meek Mill delivers a socially conscious, protest banger that truly captures racial inequality.

    By the musical hype, 6 years ago
    G-Eazy "Stan By Me" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Stan By Me | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper turned singer G-Eazy is more accessible on his second ‘vocal’ single, “Stan By Me,” set to appear on his album, Everything’s Strange Here.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy, “Free Porn Cheap Drugs” [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Free Porn Cheap Drugs | Track Review 🎵

    G-Eazy ‘shocks the world’ with “Free Porn Cheap Drugs,” an about face from rapping to singing in an alternative style.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    SAINt JHN, "Roses Remix" (Ft. Future) [Photo Credits: Godd Complexx / HITCO]
    Music

    SAINT JHN, Roses Remix | Track Review 🎵

    “Roses Remix” is enjoyable without being a game changer from rapper/singer SAINt JHN, who’s assisted by Future.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago

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