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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.
    Getting to Know... Spacejam: Interview #80 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Spacejam]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Spacejam | Interview 🎤

    For the 80th interview on The Musical Hype, we gain some great background and insight on the France-based, rock/punk/pop band, Spacejam.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 26, 2020 ago
    Lady Gaga, “Rain on Me” (Ft. Ariana Grande) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Lady Gaga, Rain on Me | Track Review 🎵

    Lady Gaga enlists Ariana Grande for an epic, empowering, and infectious dance-pop record, “Rain on me,” the second single from Chromatica.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 26, 2020 ago
    DaBaby, “Can’t Stop” | Terrific Tuesday 💎 [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]
    Columns

    DaBaby, Can’t Stop | Terrific Tuesday 💎

    DaBaby rings in Terrific Tuesday with his cocky, hella confident banger, “Can’t Stop,” which opens his third album, Blame it on Baby.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 26, 2020 ago
    Day 15: Kygo & Whitney Houston, “Higher Love” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 15: Kygo/Whitney Houston, Higher Love | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    On Day 15 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, Kygo & Whitney Houston deliver a spirited cover of the Steve Winwood gem, “Higher Love.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    OneRepublic, "Better Days (Remix)" (Ft. KHEA) [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    OneRepublic, Better Days (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

    The uplifting OneRepublic song, “Better Days,” adds some Latin flavor enlisting the services of Argentinian Latin trap musician KHEA.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Evanescence, "Wasted on You" from The Bitter Truth [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Evanescence, Wasted on You | Track Review 🎵

    “Wasted on You,” the promo single from The Bitter Truth, the forthcoming LP by Evanescence, takes on additional meaning thanks to COVID-19.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Sinead Harnett, "Quarantine Queen" [Photo Credit: Thairish Limited]
    Music

    Sinead Harnett, Quarantine Queen | Track Review 🎵

    UK R&B/soul singer Sinead Harnett provides perfect atonement for the COVID-19 blues with the gorgeous, relatable ballad, “Quarantine Queen.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
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    Music

    Nick Jonas, Until We Meet Again | Track Review 🎵

    Pop artist Nick Jonas serves up ‘just what the doctor ordered’ on his brilliant COVID-19 inspired single, “Until We Meet Again.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Kiana Ledé, “Second Chances.”| Mad Monday 💎 [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Republic, Robin Higgins, taniarose, Tumisu]
    Columns

    Kiana Ledé, Second Chances | Mad Monday 💎

    Kiana Ledé brings the anger on Mad Money with “Second Chances,” featuring 6LACK from her debut album, Kiki.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    “Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3” features Bad Bunny, Call Me Karizma, Nick Jonas, Sinead Harnett & Young M.A.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 25, 2020 ago
    Day 14: Alicia Keys, “If I Ain’t Got You” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 14: Alicia Keys, If I Ain’t Got You | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    What better way to usher in the matrimony 🎶prompt of Day 14 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than the Alicia Key classic, “If I Ain’t Got You”?

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 24, 2020 ago
    Weekly Gems No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Motown, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Rimas Entertainment, Todrick Hall, Toothless]
    Columns

    Weekly Gems 💎 No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 | Playlist 🎧

    Weekly Gems 💎 No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, Isaac Dunbar, and Todrick Hall among others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 24, 2020 ago

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