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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.
    Playaz Circle, Duffle Bag Boy: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DTP; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Playaz Circle, Duffle Bag Boy | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 18th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Duffle Bag Boy” performed by Playaz Circle featuring Lil Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 13, 2025 ago
    Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Bustin’ Loose: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 76 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Raw Venture Records & Taps, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Bustin’ Loose | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Bustin’ Loose” by Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 13, 2025 ago
    Biscuit Beats, I Ain’t Gay: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 37 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Crusty; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Biscuit Beats, I Ain’t Gay | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 37th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I Ain’t Gay” by Biscuit Beats.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 13, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Linistit: Interview No. 457 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Linistit]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Linistit | Interview

    In the 459th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Italian black/death metal band Linistit.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 12, 2025 ago
    The Beatles, Let It Be: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 75 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Apple Corps Ltd; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Beatles, Let It Be | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let It Be” by the legendary Fab Four, The Beatles.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 12, 2025 ago
    13 More Fantastic LET Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alireza Heidarpour from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Fantastic LET Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Fantastic LET Songs features songs by GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Nicki Minaj, Noah Guy, Prince, and The 5th Dimension.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 12, 2025 ago
    Sebastián Yatra, Dos Oruguitas / Two Oruguitas: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Disney Enterprises, Inc.; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Sebastián Yatra, Dos Oruguitas | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 19th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Sebastián Yatra performing “Dos Oruguitas” / “Two Oruguitas.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 11, 2025 ago
    Noah Guy, LET U LEAD (with Billy Lemos): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; is it real LLC; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Noah Guy, LET U LEAD | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 38th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “LET U LEAD” performed by Philly-bred R&B singer/songwriter Noah Guy with Billy Lemos.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 11, 2025 ago
    The Isley Brothers vs. The Main Ingredient: Head 2 Head No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Isley Brothers vs. The Main Ingredient | Head 2 Head

    In the 13th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Isley Brothers and The Main Ingredient contend for the best rendition of “Work to Do.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 10, 2025 ago
    GloRilla, LET HER COOK: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 37 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CMG / Interscope; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    GloRilla, LET HER COOK | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 37th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “LET HER COOK” performed by Memphis rapper GloRilla.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 10, 2025 ago
    Bradley June, GBF: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bona Fide; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Bradley June, GBF | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 38th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “GBF” performed by indie-pop singer/songwriter Bradley June.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 9, 2025 ago
    Al Green, Let’s Stay Together: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 74 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hi / Fat Possum; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Green, Let’s Stay Together | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let’s Stay Together” by legendary Memphis soul singer/songwriter Al Green.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsMay 9, 2025 ago

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