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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, What I Want: Dazzling Duets No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; AcatXIo, andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, What I Want | Dazzling Duets

    In the second edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae collaborate on “What I Want.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    The Chi-Lites, Oh Girl: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 94 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brunswick Record Corp.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Chi-Lites, Oh Girl | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 94th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Oh Girl” by the legendary soul collective, The Chi-Lites.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; rao qingwei from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY features songs by Bessie Smith, Elton John, Jordan Firstman, Taylor Swift, Tonio Armani, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    R. Kelly, I Like The Crotch On You: Controversial Songs No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    R. Kelly, I Like The Crotch On You | Controversial Songs

    In the 19th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “I Like The Crotch On You” by R. Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 93 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 93rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Girl From Ipanema” by Stan Getz.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Rasheeda, My Bubble Gum: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 1900 Unknown At Takeon; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rasheeda, My Bubble Gum | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 46th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “My Bubble Gum” by Rasheeda.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Al Calderon, Come Get It: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 47 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Al Calderon / Create Music Group Inc.; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Al Calderon, Come Get It | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 47th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Come Get It” performed by handsome and talented actor/singer Al Calderon.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago
    John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation (The Hope of the World): Covers No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation | COVERS

    In the 17th edition of COVERS (2025), John Legend & The Roots deliver a compelling rendition of “Our Generation” originally performed by Ernie Hines.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago
    The Mars Volta, The Widow: Wacky Wednesday No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Mars Volta; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Mars Volta, The Widow | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 24th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Widow,” performed by The Mars Volta.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago
    15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Bartek from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON | Playlist 🎧

    15 Compelling Songs That are Turned ON features songs by Adele, Alicia Keys, Jack Harlow, Kanye West, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and Victoria Monét.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago
    George Ezra, Budapest: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    George Ezra, Budapest | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 22nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Budapest” performed by robust-voiced singer-songwriter George Ezra.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 10, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 92 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsJune 10, 2025 ago

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