Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee | Album Analysis 💿
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After penning a review for The Urban Music Scene, Brent Faulkner provides deeper analysis into JIMMY LEE, the superb fifth studio album by Raphael Saadiq.
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.
11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in September 2019 | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in September 2019” features songs by Brittany Howard, Melanie Martinez, Raphael Saadiq & Sam Fender.
11 Intriguing Songs That are Totally Hollywood | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Intriguing Songs That are Totally Hollywood” features songs courtesy of Jenny Lewis, Lewis Capaldi, Machine Gun Kelly, Post Malone, and Yelawolf.
11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Fascinating Songs That Reference Various Occupations” features songs courtesy of Ciara, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey, Melanie Martinez, and Rick Ross.
Lauv, Feelings | Track Review 🎵
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Pop singer/songwriter Lauv returns totally ‘in his feelings’ on another enjoyable, well-rounded, and relatable love-centric single, “Feelings.”
13 Totally B!+chin’ Songs | Playlist 🎧
![“13 Totally Bitchin’ Songs” [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bhad Bhabie, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, D1 Entertainment, Darkroom, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS, LLC, Republic, Riser House Entertainment, Roc Nation, Universal, Warner Bros., Westbury Road Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/13-totally-bitchin-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Totally B!+chin’ Songs” features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Shordie Shordie.
11 Wickedly Thrilling Songs About Weapons | Playlist 🎧
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“11 Wickedly Thrilling Songs About Weapons” features songs courtesy of Bruno Mars, Ice Nine Kills, Jack White, Maggie Rogers and Sam Fender.
Alicia Keys, Show Me Love | Track Review 🎵
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Alicia Keys returns with her second single of 2019, “Show Me Love,” enlisting fellow Grammy winner Miguel for the assist.
DaBaby, INTRO | Track Review 🎵
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Breakthrough rapper DaBaby shows off his compelling flow, potent rhymes, and a memorable hook over banging production on his enjoyable single, “INTRO.”
Liam Payne, Stack It Up | Track Review 🎵
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Liam Payne enlists A Boogie Wit da Hoodie for an enjoyable, drippy pop single, “Stack It Up.” It’s pleasant, but no game changer for the British heartthrob.
Halsey, Graveyard | Track Review 🎵
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Halsey returns with “Graveyard,” which encompasses loyalty to a fault and potentially death. “Graveyard” arrives as the 2nd single from her 3rd LP, ‘Manic.’
Maroon 5, Memories | Track Review 🎵
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Grammy-winning pop collective Maroon 5 release a thoughtful new single that highlights loss, remembrance, and moving forward on “Memories.”