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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.
    The Miracles, Do It Baby: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 65 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Miracles, Do It Baby | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 65th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do It Baby” by the legendary Motown collective, The Miracles.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 24, 2025 ago
    Halle, Back and Forth: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 32 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Halle, Back and Forth | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 32nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Back and Forth” by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Halle.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 24, 2025 ago
    Bryce Quartz, Sodomite: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; AVO Entertainment; 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 🏳️‍🌈

    Bryce Quartz, Sodomite | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 33rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Sodomite” performed by Bryce Quartz featuring Big Daddy Karsten.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    Key Glock, Glockaveli [📷: Paper Route Empire, LLC / Republic]
    Music

    Key Glock, The Grinch | Song Review 🎵

    Memphis rapper Key Glock ‘stands on business’ on the brief but potent and unapologetic banger, “The Grinch.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    Cub Sport, This Boy’s In Love: Covers No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Cub Sport; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Cub Sport, This Boy’s In Love | COVERS

    In the 11th edition of COVERS (2025), Cub Sport delivers a compelling rendition of “This Boy’s In Love,” originally performed by The Presets.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    Käärijä & Hooja, San Francisco Boy: Wacky Wednesday No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Finland; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Käärijä & Hooja, San Francisco Boy | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 17th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down “San Francisco Boy” by versatile Finnish musician, Käärijä, and Swedish electronic duo, Hooja.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Wilson from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Doris Troy, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Morgan Wallen, and Ryan Gosling.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    Haddaway, What Is Love: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management GmbH; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Haddaway, What Is Love | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 15th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “What Is Love” performed by Haddaway.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 22, 2025 ago
    The Deele, Two Occasions: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 64 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Deele, Two Occasions | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 64th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Occasions” by the R&B collective, The Deele.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 22, 2025 ago
    Ciara, Ecstasy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beauty Marks Entertainment; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ciara, Ecstasy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 31st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Ecstasy” by Grammy winner, Ciara.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 22, 2025 ago
    Morgan Wallen, I’m The Problem [📷: Big Loud / Mercury]
    Music

    Morgan Wallen, I Ain’t Comin’ Back | Song Review 🎵

    Country superstar Morgan Wallen and versatile singer/songwriter Post Malone collaborate for a second time on the respectable single, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago
    Manúk & Miggy, No Brainer [📷: Manúk]
    LGBTQ

    MANÚ & Miggy, No Brainer | Song Review 🎵

    Argentinian, Sydney-based musician MANÚ, collaborating with producer Miggy, drops a fresh, satisfying R&B bop with “No Brainer.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago

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