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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 (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.
    Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]
    Evergreen

    10 Recent Meaningful Songs Worth Spinning | Playlist

    For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 5, 2016 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope
    Music

    Music Shopping List: ScHoolboy Q’s ‘Blank Face LP’ Leads the Way

    The wallet may stay intact this week. After July1 proved to be a solid date for new albums, July 8 looks much less impressive. Easily leading the charge this week is ScHoolboy’s highly anticipated Blank Face LP.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    Grace, FMA © RCA
    Album 💿

    Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿

    Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    Maxwell, blackSUMMER'Snight © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review

    Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    Drake, Views [📷: Cash Money]
    Columns

    Drake Makes It Nine Atop Billboard 200

    Drake simply won’t stop dominating the Billboard 200, or the music industry itself. ‘Views’ spends its ninth week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago
    11 AWESOME OR NOT-SO-AWESOME SONGS ABOUT TEACHERS [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Awesome or Not-So-Awesome Songs About Teachers | Playlist 🎧

    Teachers have one of the most important and toughest professions, This awesome playlist pays ode to teachers – well – some of the songs…

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 3, 2016 ago
    Fergie, Double Dutchess [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    Music

    Fergie, M.I.L.F.$ | Track Review 🎵

    It seems as if Fergie has been trying to ‘reclaim her status’ for a couple of years. “M.I.L.F.$” is the latest attempt at her comeback.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 2, 2016 ago
    Evergreen

    14 House Songs More Thrilling Than Chilling at the House | Playlist

    “14 House Songs More Thrilling Than Chilling at the House” features music courtesy of Cam, Five Finger Death Punch, Flo Rida, Panic! At the Disco, and Sia.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 2, 2016 ago
    Cash Cash, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years © Big Beat/Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Cash Cash Instigate Dance On ‘Blood, Sweat & 3 Years’

    DJ/Production trio Cash Cash’s latest LP, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years, possesses energetic and enjoyable moments as well as some less memorable moments.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 2, 2016 ago
    Rihanna, Unapologetic [📷: Def Jam]
    Evergreen

    Rihanna: Her Most Unapologetic Songs | Playlist

    Rihanna has transformed into a most unapologetic artist. Here are 12 of her most unapologetic from her career.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 29, 2016 ago
    DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic
    Music

    DJ Khaled, For Free | Track Review 🎵

    On infectious single “For Free,” DJ Khaled – with a mighty assist from Drake – have their minds on one thing only – awesome sex.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 29, 2016 ago
    Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway [📷: Warner Bros]
    Music

    BB Grooves: Red Hot Chili Peppers Can’t Stop Drake

    For an eighth week, Drake’s ‘Views’ tops the Billboard 200. What does that mean? Red Hot Chili Peppers’ highly anticipated ‘The Getaway’ settles for no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 28, 2016 ago

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