Latimore vs. O.V. Wright | Head 2 Head
![Latimore vs. O.V. Wright: Head 2 Head No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum, Henry Stone Music, Hi; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/latimore-vs-o-v-wright-head-2-head-22-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Latimore and O.V. Wright contend for the best rendition of “Let’s Straighten It Out.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Category Head 2 Head
On Head 2 Head, we pit at least two musicians singing the same song together, comparing and contrasting their performances. Then, after much deliberation, we deliver a verdict of which performance was the best, or at least, subjectively, which performance moved us more.
Ernie Hines vs. John Legend & The Roots | Head 2 Head
![Ernie Hines vs. John Legend & The Roots: Head 2 Head No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group, Inc., Getting Out Our Dreams, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ernie-hines-vs-john-legend-the-roots-head-2-head-21-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Ernie Hines and John Legend & The Roots contend for the best rendition of “Our Generation.”
Nine Days vs. JORDY | Head 2 Head
![Nine Days vs. JORDY: Head 2 Head No. 20 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 300 Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nine-days-vs-jordy-head-2-head-20-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Nine Days and JORDY contend for the best rendition of “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” / “Story of a Boy.”
Frankie Valli vs. Lauryn Hill | Head 2 Head
![Frankie Valli vs. Lauryn Hill: Head 2 Head No. 19 (2025) [📷: 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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/frankie-valli-vs-lauryn-hill-head-2-head-19-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Frankie Valli and Lauryn Hill contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello | Head 2 Head
![Betty Harris vs. Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: Head 2 Head No. 18 (2025) [📷: 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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/betty-harris-vs-elvis-costello-head-2-head-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Betty Harris and Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint contend for the best rendition of “Nearer to You.”
Tom Odell vs. Jamal Roberts | Head 2 Head
![Tom Odell vs. Jamal Roberts: Head 2 Head No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings, Inc., BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tom-odell-vs-jamal-roberts-head-2-head-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Tom Odell and Jamal Roberts contend for the best rendition of “Heal.”
The Miracles vs. Wham! | Head 2 Head
![The Miracles vs. Wham!: Head 2 Head No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Innervision, Motown; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/the-miracles-vs-wham-head-2-head-16-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Miracles and Wham! contend for the best rendition of “Love Machine.”
Sade vs. Stemin | Head 2 Head
![Sade vs. Stemin: Head 2 Head No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, Stemin Music; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sade-vs-stem-head-2-head-15-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Sade and Stemin contend for the best rendition of “By Your Side.”
Jill Sobule vs. Katy Perry | Head 2 Head
![Jill Sobule vs. Katy Perry: Head 2 Head No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Capitol; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jill-sobule-vs-katy-perry-head-2-head-14-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Jill Sobule and Katy Perry contend for the best “I Kissed a Girl.”
The Isley Brothers vs. The Main Ingredient | Head 2 Head
![The Isley Brothers vs. The Main Ingredient: Head 2 Head No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-isley-brothers-vs-the-main-ingredient-head-2-head-13-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Isley Brothers and The Main Ingredient contend for the best rendition of “Work to Do.”
The Presets vs. Cub Sport | Head 2 Head
![The Presets vs. Cub Sport: Head 2 Head No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cub Sport, Modular Recordings; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-presets-vs-cub-sport-head-2-head-12-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Presets and Cub Sport contend for the best rendition of “This Boy’s In Love.”
Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves | Head 2 Head
![Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves: Head 2 Head No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope, mudhutdigital.com; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lady-gaga-bruno-mars-vs-sam-tsui-casey-breves-head-2-head-11-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars and Sam Tsui x Casey Breves contend for the best rendition of “Die With a Smile.”