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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.
    Micah McLaurin, Satisfied: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 58 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Micah McLaurin; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Micah McLaurin, Satisfied | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 58th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Satisfied” by Micah McLaurin.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 24, 2025 ago
    Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 59 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Jeffrey Chan; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 59th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Run That Mouth” performed by Jeffrey Chan.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    Reneé Rapp, BITE ME [📷: Interscope]
    LGBTQ

    Reneé Rapp, Why Is She Still Here? | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp eats on her short but high-flying, R&B-infused, situationship-themed ballad, “Why Is She Still Here?”.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    Lauv, Combust [📷: Lauv /AWAL Recordings America, Inc.]
    LGBTQ

    Lauv, Combust | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Lauv releases a brief but pleasant and relatable pop single with “Combust.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    JoJo Siwa, Bette Davis Eyes: Covers No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; JoJo Siwa; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    JoJo Siwa, Bette Davis Eyes | COVERS

    In the 23rd edition of COVERS (2025), JoJo delivers a critically panned rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes,” popularized by Kim Carnes.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    Light Crust Doughboys, Pussy, Pussy, Pussy: Wacky Wednesday No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Red Devil; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Light Crust Doughboys, Pussy, Pussy, Pussy | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 30th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Pussy, Pussy, Pussy,” performed by Light Crust Doughboys.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Adenir Figueiredo Carvalho from Pexels AcatXIo, Colleen ODell, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End | Playlist 🎧

    13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End features songs by Ariana Grande, Ben Harper, Conan Gray, Dua Lipa, Joesef, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 23, 2025 ago
    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry [📷: NewJupiter]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵

    The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    Elliott Yamin, Wait For You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hickory; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Elliott Yamin, Wait For You | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 28th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Wait For You” performed by Elliott Yamin.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 116 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 116th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do Your Thing” by Isaac Hayes.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    boyinbrown, Gay Butt Sex: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 57 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; boyinbrownrecords; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    boyinbrown, Gay Butt Sex | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 57th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gay Butt Sex” by boyinbrown.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 22, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Mama No Likey: Interview No. 471 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mama No Likey; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Mama No Likey | Interview

    In the 471st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from rock band Mama No Likey.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJuly 21, 2025 ago

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