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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย 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.
    Tyler, The Creator, Thought I Was Dead: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 72 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Tyler, The Creator, Thought I Was Dead | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 72nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œThought I Was Deadโ€ performed by Tyler, The Creator featuring ScHoolboy Q and Santigold.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 7, 2025 ago
    Jonathan Richman vs. They Might Be Giants: Head 2 Head No. 30 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rounder, They Might Be Giants; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jonathan Richman vs. They Might Be Giants | Head 2 Head

    In the 30th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Jonathan Richman and They Might Be Giants contend for the best rendition of โ€œI Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar.โ€

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 6, 2025 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, Otaku Hot Girl: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 71 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hot Girl Productions LLC; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Megan Thee Stallion, Otaku Hot Girl| Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 71st edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œOtaku Hot Girlโ€ performed by Megan Thee Stallion.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 6, 2025 ago
    Frankie Grande, Boys: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 72 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Casablanca / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Frankie Grande, Boys | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 72nd edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œBoysโ€ performed by Frankie Grande.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Jon Secada & Shanice, If I Never Knew You: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Walt Disney Company; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jon Secada & Shanice, If I Never Knew You | Dazzling Duets

    In the 14th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Jon Secada & Shanice collaborate on โ€œIf I Never Knew You.โ€

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Santana, Black Magic Woman: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 142 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Santana, Black Magic Woman | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 142nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBlack Magic Womanโ€ by Santana.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadioย from Pexels; AcatXIo, DesignByDessie, DigitalDreamArtistย fromย Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs features songs by BLACKPINK, Christina Perri, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson, Black or White: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 141 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Michael Jackson, Black or White | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBlack or Whiteโ€ by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
    Lady Gaga, Garden Of Eden: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 70 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lady Gaga, Garden Of Eden | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 70th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œGarden Of Edenโ€ by Lady Gaga.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 4, 2025 ago
    Pablo Brooks, Risk: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 71 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Pablo Brooks; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    Pablo Brooks, Risk | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 71st edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œRiskโ€ performed by German pop musician, Pablo Brooks.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    They Might Be Giants, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar: Covers No. 26 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; They Might Be Giants; Alan Cordero, Flรกvia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    They Might Be Giants, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar | COVERS

    In the 26th edition of COVERS (2025), They Might Be Giants delivers a compelling rendition of โ€œI Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar,โ€ originally performed by Jonathan Richman.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    The Drums & Rico Nasty, Dying: Wacky Wednesday No. 36 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anti; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Drums & Rico Nasty, Dying | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 36th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique โ€œDying,โ€ performed by The Drums and Rico Nasty.

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago

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