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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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      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.ย  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).ย  Even though some columns are evergreen, they donโ€™t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.ย  Columns include the โ€œless finessedโ€ blog Beyond the Hype,ย The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
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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.
    Benson Boone, American Heart [๐Ÿ“ท: Night Street / Warner]
    LGBTQ

    Benson Boone, Mr Electric Blue | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Despite receiving criticism for his sophomore LP, American Heart, Benson Boone delivers an entertaining music video and respectable song with โ€œMr. Electric Blue.โ€

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago
    Tayla Parx & NAYEON (TWICE), Era (Remix) [๐Ÿ“ท: TaylaMade / Venice Music]
    LGBTQ

    Tayla Parks, Era (Remix) | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Tayla Parks reignites her โ€˜eraโ€™ with the banging โ€œEra (Remix)โ€ featuring NAYEON of TWICE.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago
    Cardi B, Outside [๐Ÿ“ท: Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Music

    Cardi B, Outside | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B drops her first single of 2025, the entertaining, hard-nosed, and malicious-sounding banger, โ€œOutside.โ€

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago
    Natalie Cole, Someone That I Used to Love: Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 99 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Natalie Cole, Someone That I Used to Love | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 99th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œSomeone That I Used to Loveโ€ by Natalie Cole.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago
    An Epic Compendium of E Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manuel Gamboa, ROSA GATTUSO from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, David, Krรณlestwo_Nauki,ย OpenClipart-Vectors, Sabine Kroschel from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    An Epic Compendium of E Songs | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    An Epic Compendium of E Songs features songs by Al Green, JENNIE, Madonna, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago
    GloRilla, RAIN DOWN ON ME: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 25 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CMG / Interscope; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    GloRilla, RAIN DOWN ON ME | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 25th edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโ€™re uplifted by GloRilla performing โ€œRAIN DOWN ON MEโ€ featuring gospel visionary Kirk Franklin, among others.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 22, 2025 ago
    Green Day, Fuck Off: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 50 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Green Day / Reprise; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Green Day, F*ck Off | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 50th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œF*ck Offโ€ performed by Grammy-winning punk-rock darlings, Green Day.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 22, 2025 ago
    Frankie Valli vs. Lauryn Hill: Head 2 Head No. 19 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bob Gaudio, Bob Gaudio & Frankie Valli d/b/a The 4 Seasons Partnership, by arrangement with Warner Special Products /Ruffhouse; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Frankie Valli vs. Lauryn Hill | Head 2 Head

    In the 19th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Frankie Valli and Lauryn Hill contend for the best rendition of โ€œCanโ€™t Take My Eyes Off You.โ€

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 21, 2025 ago
    Aaliyah, Are You That Somebody?: Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ No. 49 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blackground; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Aaliyah, Are You That Somebody? | Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    In the 49th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2025), we highlight โ€œAre You That Somebody?โ€ performed by Aaliyah.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 21, 2025 ago
    AYHAM, ACID EMOTION: Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ No. 50 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Ayham; 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

    AYHAM, ACID EMOTION | Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

    In the 50th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight โ€œACID EMOTIONโ€ performed by AYHAM.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 20, 2025 ago
    ROSร‰ & Bruno Mars, APT.: Dazzling Duets No. 3 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ROSร‰ / Atlantic Recording Corp.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; AcatXIo, andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    ROSร‰ & Bruno Mars, APT. | Dazzling Duets

    In the third edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), pop musicians ROSร‰ and Bruno Mars collaborate on โ€œAPT.โ€

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 20, 2025 ago
    George Michael, Father Figure : Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ No. 98 (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George Michael, Father Figure | Throwback Vibez ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

    In the 98th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โ€œFather Figureโ€ by the late, great Grammy-winning pop icon, George Michael.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 20, 2025 ago

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