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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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.
    Jay-Z, Change Clothes: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 28 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; S Carter Enterprises, LLC / Roc Nation; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Jay-Z, Change Clothes | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 28th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œChange Clothes” performed by Grammy-winning rapper, Jay-Z.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 6, 2025 ago
    Vicki Sue Robinson vs. Gloria Estefan: Head 2 Head No. 8 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Vicki Sue Robinson vs. Gloria Estefan | Head 2 Head

    In the eighth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Vicki Sue Robinson and Gloria Estefan contend for the best rendition of β€œTurn The Beat Around.”

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 5, 2025 ago
    Sofi Tukker, Wet Tennis: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 27 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SOFI TUKKER, LLC; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Sofi Tukker, Wet Tennis | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 27th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œWet Tennis” performed by the dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 5, 2025 ago
    Kyle Alessandro, Lighter: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 28 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Norway AS; 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Kyle Alessandro, Lighter | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 28th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œLighter” performed by Kyle Alessandro.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    Jerry Butler, Moody Woman: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 54 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jerry Butler, Moody Woman | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œMoody Woman” by the late, great soul legend, Jerry Butler.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leonardo Goncalves wild from Pexels; AcatXIo fromΒ Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 features songs by Denise LaSalle, ETHAN, Pharrell Williams x Miley Cyrus, Teddy Pendergrass, and Twisted Sister.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady): Controversial Songs No. 11 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady) | Controversial Songs

    In the 11th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the β€œDude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 53 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Qwest; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œYah Mo Be There” by James Ingram and Michael McDonald.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    Al Calderon, Lo100to: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 26 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Al Calderon / Create Music Group; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Calderon, Lo100to | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 26th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œLo100to” by Al Calderon.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 3, 2025 ago
    Jake Wesley Rogers, God Bless: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 27 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Facet / Warner; 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Jake Wesley Rogers, God Bless | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 27th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œGod Bless” performed by Jake Wesley Rogers.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    Heather Headley, All The Man That I Need: Covers No. 8 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; in:ciite; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Heather Headley, All The Man That I Need | COVERS

    In the eighth edition of COVERS (2025), Heather Headley delivers a compelling rendition of β€œAll The Man That I Need” popularized by Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago
    The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat: Wacky Wednesday No. 14 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings. / Concord; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 14th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, β€œLet Me Teach You How To Eat,” performed by The Reverend Horton Heat.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsApril 2, 2025 ago

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