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.

Joined: June 16, 2016
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Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review

The 17 Worst Songs of 2018 | Year in Review Playlist

The 17 Worst Songs of 2018 [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Scumgang, Columbia, Warner Bros., Atlantic, Filthy Fangs, Republic, RCA, B.H.A.D. Music]

“The 17 Worst Songs of 2018” features some truly questionable music courtesy of Bella Thorne, Lil Xan, Kanye West, Lil Pump, and Noah Cyrus among others.

the musical hype
December 12, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Meek Mill, Championships | Album Review

Meek Mill makes an energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Championships, his first full-length release since being released from prison.

the musical hype
December 11, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

HRVY, ‘I Don’t Think About You’ | Track Review

HRVY, I Don't Think About You - Single [Photo Credit: Virgin EMI]

Rising British pop musician HRVY continues to ‘make a case for himself’ on the chill, easy-going ‘I miss my ex- anthem,’ “I Don’t Think About You.”

the musical hype
December 10, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Badflower, ‘Heroin’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower continues a massively successful promo campaign with “Heroin,” the third advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’

the musical hype
December 10, 2018

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Stephen Puth, ‘Sexual Vibe’ | Track Review

Rising pop musician Stephen Puth, the younger brother of Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth, introduces himself to the world with a “Sexual Vibe.”

the musical hype
December 10, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

ZAYN, ‘Good Years’ | Track Review

Eight singles into his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ pop heartthrob ZAYN finds a much better, more engaging fit with ballad “Good Years.”