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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Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Sampha, Blood on Me | Track Review 🎵

British electronic producer and singer/songwriter Sampha drops an extraordinary gem with “Blood on Me,” from his forthcoming debut, PROCESS.

the musical hype
December 27, 2016

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Jacob Sartorius, Last Text | Track Review 🎵

Jacob Sartorius, The Last Text EP © T3 Music Group

They say third time’s charm. The same fortune can’t be said for a third Jacob Sartorius single, “Last Text.”

the musical hype
December 27, 2016
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Big Sean, Moves | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of his fourth studio album, I Decided, Big Sean drops a cocky new single, “Moves.” Although “Moves” is brief, it packs a punch.

the musical hype
December 27, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Year in Review

Year-End List: 20 Best R&B Albums or 2016

Beyoncé (Lemonade), Solange (A Seat at the Table), and Frank Ocean (Blonde) lead the charge of the 20 best R&B albums of 2016.

the musical hype
December 27, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review

20 Worst Songs of 2016 | Year-End Playlist

2016 has had its fair share of respectable, even superb songs. Even so, there have also been some totally awful songs that simply aren’t forgivable.

the musical hype
December 26, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Year in Review

Year-End List: 40 Best Albums of 2016

Beyoncé (Lemonade), Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Skelton Tree), and Solange (A Seat at the Table) lead the charge of the 40 bests albums of 2016.

the musical hype
December 23, 2016

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Chris Brown, Party | Track Review 🎵

Chris Brown returns with yet another predictable new single, “Party,” assisted by colleague Usher and prolific rapper Gucci Mane.

the musical hype
December 22, 2016

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Yo Gotti, Castro | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of his second album of 2016, ‘White Friday (CM9), Yo Gotti drops star-studded flex-track, “Castro” featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo & 2 Chainz.