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
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Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Year in Review

59th Annual Grammy Winners Reactions

For the most part, the 59th Annual Grammy award winners were predictable, save for a couple of surprises.

the musical hype
February 14, 2017

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Desiigner, Outlet | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

the musical hype
February 13, 2017

Music, Press Releases & Shopping

Music Shopping List: Jidenna & Ryan Adams Lead the Charge

Music Shopping List: Jidenna (The Chief) and Ryan Adams (Prisoner) need new albums released on February 17, 2017.

the musical hype
February 13, 2017

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Katy Perry, Chained to the Rhythm | Track Review 🎵

Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.

the musical hype
February 13, 2017

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Aaron Carter, LøVë (EP) | Album Review 💿

Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with five-song EP, LøVë, his first set of new music following a 15-year hiatus.

the musical hype
February 13, 2017

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Khalid, Shot Down | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on his throwback urban contemporary single, “Shot Down.”

the musical hype
February 9, 2017
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Evergreen, Music, Playlists

10 Powerful Songs Referencing God | Playlist 🎧

10 Powerful Songs Referencing God [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, NASH Icon, Island, Big Machine, Frank Ocean, Warner Bros., Capitol, Strange Music, Jajaguwar]

Reba McEntire, Mike Posner, and Avenged Sevenfold are among musicians with songs featured on our 10 Powerful Songs Referencing God playlist.

the musical hype
February 9, 2017

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Sampha, Process | Album Review 💿

British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’

the musical hype
February 8, 2017

Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Year in Review

Final 59th Annual Grammy Awards Predictions

Third time is charm for Beyoncé, who will win the coveted album of the year for Lemonade. Adele earns nods for Record and Song of the Year with “Hello.”