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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.
    11 Songs Filled with Blessings [Photo Credits: Alamo, Interscope, Pixabay, RCA, Roc Nation]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs Filled with Blessings | Playlist

    The musicians who humbled themselves on “11 Songs Filled with Blessings” include Charlie Wilson, Daniel Caesar, Freeway, Lana Del Rey, and Smokepurpp.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, Sweetener [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Ariana Grande, Sweetener | Album Review 💿

    Following a two-year hiatus, Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her fourth studio album, ‘Sweetener.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago
    10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin [Photo Credits: Atlantic, RCA, Rhino]
    Evergreen

    10 Favorite Soul Classics by Aretha Franklin | Playlist

    Following the death of icon Aretha Franklin, we sort through some of her best songs ever, including “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” and “Chain of Fools.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago
    10 Songs Overflowing with Power [Photo Credits: Interscope, Roc-A-Fella, Boy in Jeans, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    10 Songs Overflowing with Power | Playlist 🎧

    The energetic playlist “10 Songs Overflowing with Power” includes songs courtesy of Bastille, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Beatty, and Rae Sremmurd among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2018 ago
    Gucci Mane, Kept Back [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
    Music

    Gucci Mane, ‘Kept Back’ | Track Review

    ‘The East Atlanta Santa,’ better known as Gucci Mane, taps South Florida up-and-comer, Lil Pump, for his new trap single, “Kept Back.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    Travis Scott Debuts Big with ASTROWORLD: Chart Happenings #6 [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Epic, Island, RCA, Sony, Warner Bros.]
    Columns

    Travis Scott Debuts Big with ‘ASTROWORLD’ | Chart Happenings

    After dominating all summer, Drake finds himself in the runner-up spot on the Billboard 200, thanks to Travis Scott. That and more on chart happenings.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    Quavo, W O R K I N M E [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol]
    Music

    Quavo, ‘W O R K I N M E’ | Track Review

    Quavo goes solo on “W O R K I N M E,” one of three singles released on August 10, 2018.  The results are positive, not earth shattering.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    11 Songs That Explore the Afterlife [Photo Credits: Loma Vista, Pixabay, Sanctuary]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Explore the Afterlife | Playlist 🎧

    Musicians with songs that explore the afterlife include Arcade Fire, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, Julia Michaels & Tyler Childers among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2018 ago
    Maluma, Mala Mía [Photo Credit: Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Maluma, ‘Mala Mía’ | Track Review

    Columbia superstar Maluma uses his sexy, seductive charm and sick pipes to conjure up a hit on his new reggaetón single, “Mala Mía.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Skye & Chris Brown, Fairytale [Photo Credits: Skytunes / EMPIRE]
    Music

    Skye & Chris Brown, ‘Fairytale’ | Track Review

    Skye and Chris Brown unite their powerful voices together for a lush, sleek, and sexy urban contemporary duet in “Fairytale.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Quavo, L A M B T A L K [Photo Credits: Quality Control, Capitol, Motown]
    Music

    Quavo, ‘L A M B T A L K’ | Track Review

    Quavo of Migos ‘goes it alone’ on “L A M B T A L K,” one of three solo singles released on August 10, 2018.  The results are respectable, not game changing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Alice in Chains, ‘Never Fade’ | Track Review

    Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with “Never Fade,” the third single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago

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