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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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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.
    Beats By AI, Gospel Of The Goon: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 61 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Beats By AI, Gospel Of The Goon | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 61st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gospel Of The Goon” by Beats By AI.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 5, 2025 ago
    Kisos, Unbothered [📷: Miller Place]
    LGBTQ

    Kisos, Unbothered | Song Review 🎵

    It is safe to say that independent, DIY pop artist Kisos is ‘unbothered’ on his short, sweet, and edgy diss track, “Unbothered.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    Saucy Santana, Bad to the Bone [📷: Saucy Santana / StreamCut]
    LGBTQ

    Saucy Santana, Bad to the Bone | Song Review 🎵

    Saucy Santana sounds extra saucy on his brief but confident, fierce, and ultra-infectious single, “Bad to the Bone.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    Mariah the Scientist, HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY [📷: Buckles Laboratories, LLC / Epic]
    Music

    Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis, Is It A Crime | Song Review 🎵

    There is nothing criminal about “Is It A Crime,” a radiant collaboration between R&B standouts Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    Chappell Roan, The Subway [📷: KRA International Inc. / Island]
    LGBTQ

    Chappell Roan, The Subway | Song Review 🎵

    Superb and relatable from start to finish, Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Chappell Roan put her foot, and her heart, into her single, “The Subway.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    Digital Underground, The Humpty Dance: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 123 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tommy Boy Music, LLC; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Digital Underground, The Humpty Dance | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 123rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    15 Engaging W-I-T-H With Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ulkar Batista from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Engaging W-I-T-H With Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Engaging W-I-T-H With Songs features songs by JORDY, Kate Bush, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Mitty Collier, Omar Apollo, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
    Brandon Lake & CeCe Winans, I Know A Name: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brandon Lake / Provident Label Group; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Brandon Lake & CeCe Winans, I Know A Name | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Brandon Lake & CeCe Winans performing “I Know A Name.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 3, 2025 ago
    Toser One, Era Necesario: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 62 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alzada Corp; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Toser One, Era Necesario | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 62nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Era Necesario” performed by Toser One featuring Faruz Feet.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 3, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… My Pet Rhino: Interview No. 479 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; My Pet Rhino; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… My Pet Rhino | Interview

    In the 479th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Jon Maratheftis provides the inside scoop regarding his intriguing project, My Pet Rhino.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 2, 2025 ago
    Bull Moose Jackson vs. Aerosmith: Head 2 Head No. 25 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aerodisc Partnership, Gusto; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay
    Columns

    Bull Moose Jackson vs. Aerosmith | Head 2 Head

    In the 25th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Bull Moose Jackson and Aerosmith contend for the best rendition of “Big Ten Inch Record.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 2, 2025 ago
    Maxo Kream, Cracc Era: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 61 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Persona Money Gang/stomp down; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Maxo Kream, Cracc Era | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 61st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Cracc Era” performed by Maxo Kream featuring Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 2, 2025 ago

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