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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.
    Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 72 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Thanks for My Child” by Cheryl Pepsii Riley.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 6, 2025 ago
    Omarion, I Get It In: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Starrworld Entertainment / Musicworks; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Omarion, I Get It In | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I Get It In” by Omarion featuring Gucci Mane.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 6, 2025 ago
    Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) [📷: Interscope / 222]
    Music

    Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) | Song Review 🎵

    Maroon 5, assisted by Thai rapper and singer LISA, brings the summery vibes on the enjoyable pop single, “Priceless.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever [📷: Hot Girl Productions]
    LGBTQ

    Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion keeps it brash and unapologetic as fvck on the entertaining rap banger, “Whenever.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    bbno$, boom [📷: bbno$ / broke]
    Music

    bbno$, boom | Song Review 🎵

    Once more, Canadian rapper and singer bbno$ brings ample entertainment, fun, and laughs with his infectious single, “boom.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    Lorde, What Was That [📷: Universal Music New Zealand Limited]
    Music

    Lorde, What Was That | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” by Meat Loaf.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eric Moura, Mahdi Bafande from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Elisabeth Guggenberger, Julien Tromeur, Pablo Ibañez, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist 🎧

    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    Alex Warren, Carry You Home: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Alex Warren, Carry You Home | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by pop singer/songwriter Alex Warren performing “Carry You Home.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 4, 2025 ago
    Lloyd, You: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Motown Records; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; Universal Motown Records; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Lloyd, You | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 36th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “You” performed by R&B artist Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 4, 2025 ago
    The Presets vs. Cub Sport: Head 2 Head No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cub Sport, Modular Recordings; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Presets vs. Cub Sport | Head 2 Head

    In the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Presets and Cub Sport contend for the best rendition of “This Boy’s In Love.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 3, 2025 ago
    Gerardo, Rico Suave: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Gerardo, Rico Suave | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 35th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Rico Suave,” performed by Ecuadorian rapper Gerardo.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 3, 2025 ago

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