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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
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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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.
    Biz Markie, Just a Friend: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cold Chillin’; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

    Biz Markie, Just a Friend | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the fifth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Just a Friend” performed by the late Biz Markie.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 4, 2025 ago
    Ohio Players, Let’s Do It: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 20 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ohio Players, Let’s Do It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 20th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let’s Do It” by the legendary funk band Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 4, 2025 ago
    The Dare, Sex: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Dare Is A Business / Republic; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Dare, Sex | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 10th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sex” by The Dare.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 4, 2025 ago
    Latto, Blick Sum (Ft. Playboi Carti) [📷: Streamcut / RCA]
    Music

    Latto & Playboi Carti, Blick Sum | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated rapper Latto taps fellow rapper Playboi Carti for a respectable remix of her 2024 single, “Blick Sum.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    Morgan Wallen, I'm The Problem [📷: Big Loud / Mercury / Republic]
    Music

    Morgan Wallen, I’m The Problem | Song Review 🎵

    Country superstar Morgan Wallen drops another country bop with the ‘not-so-problematic’ single, “I’m The Problem.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    JENNIE & Dominic Fike, Love Hangover [📷: Columbia]
    Music

    JENNIE & Dominic Fike, Love Hangover | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer JENNIE and alternative musician Dominic Fike collaborate on the fun, ‘just can’t call it quits’ single, “Love Hangover.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    ETHAN, ONE MORE SONG [📷: ETHAN]
    LGBTQ

    ETHAN, ONE MORE SONG | Song Review 🎵

    Hot and talented pop singer/songwriter ETHAN impresses once more with his infectious dance-pop single, “ONE MORE SONG.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Hope That We Can Be Together Soon: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Hope That We Can Be Together Soon | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 19th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Hope That We Can Be Together Soon” by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; AcatXlo, Jazella from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 features songs by Bobby Darin, Little Richard, Nat King Cole, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, and The Five Satins.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 3, 2025 ago
    Black Eyed Peas, I Gotta Feeling: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Black Eyed Peas, I Gotta Feeling | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the fifth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Black Eyed Peas performing the fun and positive pop banger, “I Gotta Feeling.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 2, 2025 ago
    Missy Elliott, Get Ur Freak On: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc.; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Missy Elliott, Get Ur Freak On | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 10th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Get Ur Freak On” performed by Grammy-winning rapper, Missy Elliott.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 2, 2025 ago
    Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall: Head 2 Head No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Atlantic, Sweat It Out; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall | Head 2 Head

    In the first edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Brandy & Monica and James Mac & Vall contend for the best rendition of “The Boy Is Mine.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsFebruary 1, 2025 ago

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