John Legend, Actions | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend continues to keep soul alive and well on “Actions,” his second single of 2020.
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.
The Weeknd, After Hours | Album Review 💿
![The Weeknd, After Hours [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/the-weeknd-after-hours-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.
A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs | Playlist 🎧
![A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/a-compendium-comprised-of-100-notable-lgbtq-songs-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“A Compendium Comprised of 100 Notable LGBTQ+ Songs” features songs by Clairo, Halsey, Hayley Kiyoko, Isaac Dunbar, Myylo & Ryan Beatty.
Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake | Album Review 💿
![Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On his surprise album Eternal Atake, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert delivers his fair share of intriguing, if often shallow moments.
Getting to Know… Abysmatic | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Abysmatic [Photo Credits: Abysmatic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/getting-to-know-abysmatic-interview-64.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bulgarian experimental electronica collective Abysmatic serve as the latest intriguing interviewees on Interview #64 on The Musical Hype.
13 Splendid Songs Where the Men Ask Questions | Playlist 🎧
![13 Splendid Songs Where the Men Ask Questions [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Juan Boche, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/13-splendid-songs-where-the-men-ask-questions-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Splendid Songs Where the Men Ask Questions” features Jack Harlow, Jonas Brothers, Sam Fender, Shawn Mendes & Tyler the Creator.
Getting to Know… Color Out | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Color Out: Interview #63 [Photo Credits: Color Out, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/getting-to-know-color-out-interview-63.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 63rd interview on the Musical Hype, Brent Faulkner gets the scoop from solo rock project, Color Out (Dave Hedrick).
Small Talk + More Songs Worth Talking About | Playlist 🎧
![Small Talk + More Songs Worth Talking About [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/small-talk-plus-more-songs-worth-talking-about-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ‘talk-worthy’ list “Small Talk + More Songs Worth Talking About” features songs by Doja Cat, Halsey, James Blake, Khalid & Niall Horan.
Getting to Know… DiipSilence | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... DiipSilence [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, DiipSilence, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/getting-to-know-diipsilence-interview-62.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the incredibly intriguing 62nd interview on The Musical Hype, Chinese electronic artist-producer DiipSilence provides the ‘411.’
brakence, f**kboy | Track Review 🎵
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Colorful lyrics, unique vocals, and an overall unique sound (plus some profanity) makes “f**kboy,” by pop artist brakence, a success.
Wiz Khalifa, Bammer | Track Review 🎵
![Wiz Khalifa, "Bammer" (Ft. Mustard) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/wiz-khalifa-bammer-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With marijuana-driven single “Bammer,” rapper Wiz Khalifa, assisted by LA producer Mustard, drops one of his catchiest songs in years.
Teyana Taylor, We Got Love | Track Review 🎵
![Teyana Taylor, We Got Love [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/teyana-taylor-we-got-love.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
R&B standout Teyana Taylor shines on thoughtful and transcendent-minded single, “We Got Love,” featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill.