Ben E. King vs. Aretha Franklin | Head 2 Head 🗣️
On the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Ben E. King and Aretha Franklin contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Play That Song.”
Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
On the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Ben E. King and Aretha Franklin contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Play That Song.”
On the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Venus” performed by Sufjan Stevens.
On the 24th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Tell Him” by Lauryn Hill.
On the 11th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Nutshell Pt. 2” performed by the late, great Phife Dawg.
On the 23rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Thinking with my D**k” by Kevin Gates.
Scanning the Charts (3/23/22): Lil Durk Takes 7220 to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Glass Animals spend a 3rd week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.
On the 22nd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “F**kin’ Sound” by Lucky Daye.
On the 11th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Natalie Grant performing, “Praise You in This Storm.”
On the 11th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), The Beatles and Lakeside contend for the best rendition of “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
On the 23rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside.
On the 21st edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Where Life Begins” by Madonna.
Scanning the Charts (3/16/22): Encanto remains no. 1 while rapper King Von delivers a posthumous runner-up.