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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPsΒ  πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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.
    Fantasia, Have Your Way: Music Lifts 🎢 πŸ‹ No. 24 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; gamma.; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Fantasia, Have Your Way | Music Lifts 🎢 πŸ‹

    In the 24th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by R&B and gospel singer Fantasia performing β€œHave Your Way.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 15, 2025 ago
    TLC, No Scrubs: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 48 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LaFace; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    TLC, No Scrubs | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 48th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œNo Scrubs” performed by Grammy-winning girl group TLC.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 15, 2025 ago
    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Head 2 Head No. 18 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 43 North Broadway, LLC, Sansu, The Verve Music Group; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello | Head 2 Head

    In the 18th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Betty Harris and Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint contend for the best rendition of β€œNearer to You.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 14, 2025 ago
    Nelly Furtado, Maneater: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 47 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Nelly Furtado, Maneater | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 47th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œManeater” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 14, 2025 ago
    Skatt Bros, Walk The Night: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 48 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Republic; 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Skatt Bros, Walk The Night | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 48th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight β€œWalk The Night,” the gay club anthem performed by half-gay/half-straight rock band, Skatt Bros.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, What I Want: Dazzling Duets No. 2 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; AcatXIo, andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, What I Want | Dazzling Duets

    In the second edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae collaborate on β€œWhat I Want.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    The Chi-Lites, Oh Girl: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 94 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brunswick Record Corp.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Chi-Lites, Oh Girl | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 94th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œOh Girl” by the legendary soul collective, The Chi-Lites.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; rao qingwei from Pexels; AcatXIoΒ fromΒ Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY features songs by Bessie Smith, Elton John, Jordan Firstman, Taylor Swift, Tonio Armani, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    R. Kelly, I Like The Crotch On You: Controversial Songs No. 19 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    R. Kelly, I Like The Crotch On You | Controversial Songs

    In the 19th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind β€œI Like The Crotch On You” by R. Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 93 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 93rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on β€œThe Girl From Ipanema” by Stan Getz.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Rasheeda, My Bubble Gum: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 46 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 1900 Unknown At Takeon; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rasheeda, My Bubble Gum | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 46th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œMy Bubble Gum” by Rasheeda.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 12, 2025 ago
    Al Calderon, Come Get It: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 47 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Al Calderon / Create Music Group 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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Al Calderon, Come Get It | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 47th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight β€œCome Get It” performed by handsome and talented actor/singer Al Calderon.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago

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