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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.
    August Alsina, "Entanglements" (Ft. Rick Ross) [Photo Credits: Shake the World / EMPIRE]
    Music

    August Alsina, Entanglements | Track Review 🎵

    With the help of Rick Ross, R&B singer August Alsina exposes his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith on the blunt “Entanglements.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 20, 2020 ago
    6ix 🐀+ 7even 🐍[Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    6ix Rats 🐀 & 7even Snakes 🐍 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘6ix Rats 🐀 & 7even Snakes 🐍’ features music courtesy of The Black Dahlia Murder, Ghost, G-Eazy, Miguel, Nicki Minaj and St. Vincent.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 20, 2020 ago
    Tonight… | 5ive Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, EMPIRE, Interscope, Kemosabe, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Shake the World, Sumerian]
    Evergreen

    Tonight… | 5ive Songs

    On the 9th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are all about what is going to happen – what is going to go down – tonight.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 19, 2020 ago
    The Midwest Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    The Midwest Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧

    Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The Midwest Region.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 18, 2020 ago
    Snakes… 🐍 | 5ive Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Ghosteen Ltd., Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]
    Evergreen

    Snakes… 🐍 | 5ive Songs

    On the 8th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with those absolutely terrifying reptiles, snakes!

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 17, 2020 ago
    10 Songs Comprised of Teaching and/or Learning [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Comprised of Teaching and/or Learning | Playlist 🎧

    ‘10 Songs Comprised of Teaching and/or Learning’ features music courtesy of Fantasia, G-Eazy, Halsey, Musiq Soulchild & Surfaces.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 17, 2020 ago
    august-alsina-the-product-iii-stateofemergency-empire-1
    Album 💿

    August Alsina, The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy | Album Review 💿

    On The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, August Alsina consistently sounds incredible vocally, but his third album itself is far too long.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 16, 2020 ago
    11 Songs Where Free 🆓 is Key 🔑 | Playlist 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Pexels, Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Where Free 🆓 is Key 🔑 | Playlist 🎧

    ‘11 Songs Where Free 🆓 is Key 🔑, features music courtesy of Drake, G-Eazy, Kygo, Lady Gaga and Louis the Child.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 16, 2020 ago
    H.E.R., "Do to Me" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    H.E.R., Do to Me | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. takes a risk with the reggae-tinged “Do to Me” and ultimately reaps the benefits.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
    [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Unsplash]
    LGBTQ

    How Closely Did You Pay Attention to ‘Songs Worth the Gamble’? | Quiz❓

    After reading through 15 SONGS THAT ARE TOTALLY WORTH THE GAMBLE, how closely did you pay attention? Can you ace the quiz?

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
    James Blake, "Are You Even Real?" [Photo Credits: Republic / Polydor]
    Music

    James Blake, Are You Even Real? | Track Review 🎵

    With “Are You Even Real?” Mercury Prize winning alternative musician James Blake delivers one of his most gorgeous offerings to date.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
    Rats… | 5ive Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Glassnote, Loma Vista, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Rise, Roadrunner]
    Evergreen

    Rats… 🐀 | 5ive Songs

    On the 7th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with those utterly filthy rodents better known as rats 🐀.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago

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