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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... Maidon: Interview #51 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Maidon]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Maidon | Interview 🎤

    For the 51st interview in the Getting to Know… series, The Musical Hype gains some great insight from the London-based collective, Maidon.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 11, 2020 ago
    Nicki Minaj, "Yikes" [Photo Credits: Cash Money / Young Money]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, Yikes | Track Review 🎵

    Although she is retiring, Nicki Minaj delivers a ‘short, but sweet’ trap banger with “Yikes.” She’s not the least bit apologetic.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, "No Shame" from CALM [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    5 Seconds of Summer, No Shame | Track Review 🎵

    Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer delivers a thought-provoking message on “No Shame,” the third advance single from CALM.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    Joji, "Run" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
    Music

    Joji, Run | Track Review 🎵

    Joji surprises with his first brand-new single of 2020, “Run,” which embraces an alternative sound, contrasting his previous music.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    Meek Mill, "Believe" (Ft. Justin Timberlake) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Meek Mill, Believe | Track Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Meek Mill continues his hot start to 2020 with his second single, “Believe,” featuring Justin Timberlake.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    Justin Bieber, "Intentions" from CHANGES [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Music

    Justin Bieber, Intentions | Track Review 🎵

    Justin Bieber enlists Quavo for “Intentions,” his 4th advance single from his highly anticipated comeback LP, Changes. The results are so-so.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    11 Interesting Songs Loosely Associated with the House [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Interesting Songs Loosely Associated with the House | Playlist 🎧

    “…Songs Loosely Associated with the House” features songs by Chance the Rapper, Miranda Lambert, Ryan Beatty, Robert Glasper & ROLE MODEL.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2020 ago
    Lil Wayne, Funeral [Photo Credit: Young Money]
    Album 💿

    Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review 💿

    Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral.  Even so, it could’ve benefited from some edits.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 7, 2020 ago
    The Kid LAROI, "Diva" (Ft. Lil Tecca) [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Music

    The Kid LAROI, Diva | Track Review🎵

    16-year-old Australian rapper The Kid LAROI enlists 17-year-old rapper Lil Tecca for the melodic banger, “Diva.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2020 ago
    K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human [Photo Credit: Chase Landin / No Color No Sound / eOne]
    Album 💿

    K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review 💿

    Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2020 ago
    A$AP Ferg, "Value" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    A$AP Ferg, Value | Track Review 🎵

    On the relatively brief but potent “Value,” A$AP Ferg continues to do what he does best – flex hard like a boss and drop surefire bangers.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 5, 2020 ago
    Phony Ppl, Fkn Around [📷: 300 Entertainment]
    Music

    Phony Ppl, Fkn Around | Track Review 🎵

    Eclectic five-man band Phony Ppl returns with its first new single of 2020, the infectious “Fkn Around,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 5, 2020 ago

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