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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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    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.
    Jackson Southernaires, I Need You To Hold My Hand: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 29 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jackson Southernaires, I Need You To Hold My Hand | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 29th edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by Jackson Southernaires performing โ€œI Need You To Hold My Hand.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 20, 2025 ago
    GloRilla, WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 58 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CMG / Interscope; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    GloRilla, WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 58th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œWHATCHU KNO ABOUT MEโ€ performed by GloRilla featuring Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 20, 2025 ago
    PINK GUY vs. Dilfton: Head 2 Head No. 23 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dilfton, George Miller; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    PINK GUY vs. Dilfton | Head 2 Head

    In the 23rd edition of Head 2 Head (2025), PINK GUY and Dilfton contend for the best rendition of โ€œAnal Beads.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 19, 2025 ago
    LL Cool J, Headsprung: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 57 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    LL Cool J, Headsprung | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 57th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œHeadsprungโ€ performed by LL Cool J.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 19, 2025 ago
    Gia Woods, Lesbionic: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 58 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Elle; 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

    Gia Woods, Lesbionic | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 58th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œLesbionicโ€ performed by Persian-American pop musician Gia Woods.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago
    Leon Thomas & Kehlani, Dirt On My Shoes: Dazzling Duets No. 7 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc. / EZMNY; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Leon Thomas & Kehlani, Dirt On My Shoes | Dazzling Duets

    In the seventh edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), R&B standouts Leon Thomas and Kehlani collaborate on โ€œDirt On My Shoes.โ€

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago
    The Beach Boys, I Get Around: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 114 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Beach Boys, I Get Around | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 114th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œI Get Aroundโ€ by The Beach Boys.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago
    13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Santiago Eyama from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pam Owensbyย fromย Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 features songs by Drake, Lauryn Hill, Lenny Williams, Rasheeda, The Knack, and Twenty One Pilots.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago
    Cattle Decapitation, Forced Gender Reassignment: Controversial Songs No. 24 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Metal Blade; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Cattle Decapitation, Forced Gender Reassignment | Controversial Songs

    In the 24th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind โ€œForced Gender Reassignmentโ€ by Cattle Decapitation.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 17, 2025 ago
    Howlinโ€™ Wolf, Back Door Man: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 113 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Howlinโ€™ Wolf, Back Door Man | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 113th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œBack Door Manโ€ by legendary blues musician Howlinโ€™ Wolf.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 17, 2025 ago
    Beats By AI, Scissored In My Chevy: Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 56 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Beats By AI, Scissored In My Chevy | Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 56th edition of Midnight Heat ๐Ÿ•› ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โ€œScissored In My Chevyโ€ by Beats By AI.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 17, 2025 ago
    Donavan Burt, GAY: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 57 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Tre Squad Family; 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

    Donavan Burt, GAY | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 57th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œGAYโ€ performed by Donavan Burt.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJuly 16, 2025 ago

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