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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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.
    Isaac Dunbar, โ€œSuicideโ€ | Somber Sunday ๐Ÿ’Ž [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA, Stock Snap]
    Columns

    Isaac Dunbar, Suicide | Somber Sunday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    Teen alternative pop artist Isaac Dunbar ushers in Somber Sunday with the darkly poetic standout โ€œSuicideโ€ from his 2020 EP, Isaacโ€™s Insects.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 24, 2020 ago
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    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 13: Marvin Gaye, The World is Rated X | 30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ

    With many 70s songs by Marvin Gaye to choose from on Day 13 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, we opt for โ€œThe World is Rated X โ€“ Alternate Mix.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 23, 2020 ago
    Trey Songz, โ€œLove Facesโ€ | Steamy Saturday ๐Ÿ’Ž [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]
    Columns

    Trey Songz, Love Faces | Steamy Saturday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    Trey Songz exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the hella sexy โ€œLove Facesโ€ which appears on his 2010 album, Passion Pain & Pleasure.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 23, 2020 ago
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    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 12: Lauryn Hill, Ex-Factor | 30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ

    Lauryn Hill takes me back to my preteen years with โ€œEx-Factor,โ€ perfectly suited to Day 12 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 22, 2020 ago
    Bad Bunny, โ€œPaโ€™ Romperlaโ€ (Ft. Don Omar) | Fun Friday ๐Ÿ’Ž [Photo Credits: ย Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, Rimas Entertainment, taniarose]
    Columns

    Bad Bunny, Paโ€™ Romperla | Fun Friday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    Bad Bunny brings plenty of fun and partying to Fun Friday with โ€œPaโ€™ Romperlaโ€ assisted by reggaeton vet Don Omar.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 22, 2020 ago
    12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Cotton Bro, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    โ€œ12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songsโ€ features music by Billie Eilish, Black Atlass, Grimes, Meghan Trainor & Moses Sumney.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 22, 2020 ago
    Day 11: Drake, โ€œNice for Whatโ€ (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Pixabay, Young Money]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 11: Drake, Nice for What | 30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ

    โ€œNice for What,โ€ an awesome fit for Day 11 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, is one of many Drake songs I never get tired of listening to.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Future, High Off Life [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Future, High Off Life | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-winning rapper Future returns with an enjoyable LP, High Off Life, that has its fair share of moments, but fails to move the needle.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Boyz II Men, โ€œEnd of the Roadโ€ | Throwback Thursday ๐Ÿ’Ž [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy]
    Columns

    Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Thursday ๐Ÿ’Ž

    This Throwback Thursday, we travel back to 1991 with Boyz II Men and their Cooleyhighharmony classic, โ€œEnd of the Road.โ€

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ: The Playlist, Part 1 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Interscope, Jive, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ: The Playlist, Part 1 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    After completing one third of the challenge, The Musical Hype presents Part 1 of THE 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE ๐ŸŽถ: THE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago
    Day 10: Hayley Williams, โ€œLeave It Aloneโ€ (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 10: Hayley Williams, Leave It Alone | 30-Day Song Challenge ๐ŸŽถ

    Haley Williams is plagued by grief on the sad โ€œLeave It Alone,โ€ a perfect fit for Day 10 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
    Black Atlass, Dream Awake [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Black Atlass, Dream Awake | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Canadian-bred, LA-based R&B musician Black Atlass delivers an enjoyable, sexy, and well-rounded third album with Dream Awake.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago

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