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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.
    Day 8: Juice WRLD, “Righteous” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 8: Juice WRLD, Righteous | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Juice WRLD perfectly fulfills the drugs/alcohol driven prompt of Day 8 of the 30-Day Song Challenge with his posthumous single, “Righteous.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
    Tory Lanez, "Temperature Rising" [Photo Credit: One Umbrella]
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    Tory Lanez, Temperature Rising | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian rapper/singer Tory Lanez gets steamy AF on “Temperature Rising,” his short but sweet debut single post-Interscope.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
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    Music

    Katy Perry, Daisies | Track Review 🎵

    Following the enjoyable & respectable “Never Worn White,” Katy Perry continues her upward trajectory with her 2nd single of 2020, “Daisies.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
    Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]
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    Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir | Album Review 💿

    Bad Bunny follows up his highly successful sophomore LP, YHLQMDLG, with an enjoyable, surprise album, Las Que No Iban a Salir.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
    Toothless, “The Neighbors” | Mad Monday 💎 [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose, Toothless, Tumisu]
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    Toothless, The Neighbors | Mad Monday 💎

    Wilkes-Barre, PA metalcore collective Toothless bring ample anger (and hellishness) to Mad Money with “The Neighbors” (Misinformed EP).

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
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    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where We are in This Together! | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Songs Where We are in This Together!” features music courtesy of The 1975, For KING & COUNTRY, Jill Scott, Lauv & RAC.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 18, 2020 ago
    Day 7: DaBaby, “Suge” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 7: DaBaby, Suge | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    DaBaby provides top-notch entertainment on “Suge,” ready made for the ‘driving’ prompt of Day 7 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 17, 2020 ago
    Weekly Gems 💎 No. 7: Week of 5-11-2020 [Photo Credits: 12 Tone Music, Aftermath, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Polydor, Roadrunner, Sony]
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    Weekly Gems 💎 No. 7: Week of 5-11-2020 | Playlist 🎧

    WEEKLY GEMS 💎NO. 7: WEEK OF 5-11-2020 features music courtesy of Ben Platt, Kehlani, and Trivium among others.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 17, 2020 ago
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    Ben Platt, Honest Man | Somber Sunday 💎

    Actor and pop singer Ben Platt ushers in Somber Sunday with “Honest Man,” which encompasses the tough topic of sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 17, 2020 ago
    Day 6: Dua Lipa, “Levitating” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 6: Dua Lipa, Levitating | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa has us totally “Levitating” (and dancing, too) on Day 6 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.  

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 16, 2020 ago
    Kehlani, “F&MU” | Steamy Saturday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]
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    Kehlani, F&MU | Steamy Saturday 💎

    Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehani exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with “F&MU,” which appears on her 2020 sophomore album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 16, 2020 ago
    Day 5: Cattle Decapitation, “The Geocide” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 5: Cattle Decapitation, The Geocide | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Day 5 of the 30-Day Song Challenge calls for volume and Cattle Decapitation bring that on the brutal, pessimistic gem, “The Geocide.”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 15, 2020 ago

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