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
Articles: 11113
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Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review

Alessia Cara, Growing Pains [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.

the musical hype
June 18, 2018

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review

The Carters, Everything is Love [📷 : Columbia]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’

the musical hype
June 18, 2018

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs | Playlist 🎧

15 Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Epic, Island, Republic, Sony, Universal]

“15 Thrilling Latin-Infused, Latin-Pop Songs” features songs courtesy of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, and Maluma among others.

the musical hype
June 18, 2018

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]

Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

the musical hype
June 15, 2018

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’

the musical hype
June 15, 2018

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

11 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens | Playlist

10 Other-Worldly Songs That Reference Aliens [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Loma Vista, Pixabay, RCA]

“11 Captivating Songs That Reference Aliens” features songs from artists including Coldplay, Katy Perry, and MGMT among others.

the musical hype
June 15, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review

Sabrina Carpenter, Almost Love [Photo Credit: Hollywood]

Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”

the musical hype
June 14, 2018

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

As I Lay Dying, ‘My Own Grave’ | Track Review

As I Lay Dying, My Own Grave [Photo Credit: As I Lay Dying]

With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.