Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here | Album Review 💿
On his seventh studio album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, Luke Bryan delivers a respectable if safe and un-innovative effort.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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… Tete Essien | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Tete Essien: Interview #102 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Tete Essien]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/getting-to-know-tete-essien-interview-102.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 102nd interview on The Musical Hype, we get some great, in depth insight from rising British musician Tete Essien regarding his craft.
Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵
![Omar Apollo, "Stayback" [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/omar-apollo-stayback-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.
Troye Sivan, Rager teenager! | Track Review 🎵
![Troye Sivan, "Rager Teenager" (music video screenshot) [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/troye-sivan-rager-teenager-track-review-capitol.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Rager teenager!” marks the best single from In a Dream, the highly anticipated EP from South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan.
Cardi B, WAP | Track Review 🎵
![Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, "WAP" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-megan-thee-stallion-wap-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Cardi B, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion, get ‘down and dirty’ on the hella unapologetic, highly sexed-up single, “WAP.”
DaBaby, BLAME IT ON BABY (DELUXE) | Album Review 💿
![DaBaby, Blame it On Baby (Deluxe) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dababy-blame-it-on-baby-deluxe-interscope-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the deluxe version of BLAME IN ON BABY, which arrives four months after its initial release, DaBaby doesn’t move the needle.
15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Atlantic, Bad Dreams, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, cupcakKe, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Essential Media Group, GOOD, Island, Kemosabe, RCA, Republic, Slip N' Slide, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/15-songs-where-female-rappers-get-down-n-dirty.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Where Female Rappers Gettin’ Down ‘N’ Dirty features Cardi B, cupcakKe, Iggy Azalea, Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj.
The West Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧
![The West Region: Deconstructed [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/the-west-region-deconstructed.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The West Region.
15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧
![15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/15-c-songs-selected-with-no-rhyme-or-reason.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features Ellie Goulding, Logic, ROSALÍA, Summer Walker, Taylor Swift & The Weeknd.
Fousheé, Deep End | Track Review 🎵
![Fousheé, "Deep End" [Photo Credit: Fousheé]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/foushee-deep-end-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising R&B singer Fousheé shines on the short but absolutely, utterly sweet, must-hear single, “Deep End.”
The Neighbourhood, Cherry Flavoured | Track Review 🎵
![The Neighbourhood, "Cherry Flavoured" [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/the-neighbourhood-cherry-flavoured-columbia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”
NLE Choppa, Narrow Road | Track Review 🎵
![NLE Choppa, "Narrow Road" (Ft. Lil Baby) [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nle-choppa-narrow-road-warner.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
NLE Choppa shines on “Narrow Road,” an advance single featuring Lil Baby from his highly anticipated debut album, Top Shotta.