The Spinners vs. R. Kelly | Head 2 Head
![The Spinners vs. R. Kelly: Head 2 Head No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Zomba Recording LLC; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-spinners-vs-r-kelly-head-2-head-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Spinners and R. Kelly contend for the best rendition of “Sadie.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
Ah, let the Face Off begin! In Face Off, musicians compete to determine who delivered the best version of a song. In most cases, the musicians are performing the same song or a remix, rearrangement, or variation of the song. Each performance will be evaluated for vocal or instrumental performance, production, and so on and so forth. After blurbing about each performance, I will briefly deliberate and deliver a verdict about who wins the Face Off. Draws and ties are acceptable, but in most cases, one band, group, or musician will get the edge.
![The Spinners vs. R. Kelly: Head 2 Head No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Zomba Recording LLC; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-spinners-vs-r-kelly-head-2-head-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Spinners and R. Kelly contend for the best rendition of “Sadie.”
![The Five Satins vs. Boyz II Men: Head 2 Head No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember, Motown, Universal Digital Enterprises; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-five-satins-vs-boyz-ii-men-head-2-head-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Five Satins and Boyz II Men contend for the best rendition of “In The Still of the Night.”
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brandy-monica-vs-james-mac-vall-head-2-head-1-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
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.”
![Jennifer Holliday vs. Jennifer Hudson: Head 2 Head No. 49 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Enterprises; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/jennifer-holliday-vs-jennifer-hudson-head-2-head-49-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 49th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson contend for the best rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”
![Bobby Womack vs. K-Ci: Head 2 Head No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ABKCO Music & Records, Inc., Geffen; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bobby-womack-vs-k-ci-head-2-head-48-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Bobby Womack and K-Ci contend for the best rendition of “If You Think You’re Lonely Now.”
![R.E.M. vs. Al Green: Head 2 Head No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Athens L.L.C., Fat Possum, R.E.M.; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rem-vs-al-green-head-2-head-47-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), R.E.M. and Al Green contend for the best rendition of “Everybody Hurts.”
![Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes vs. Simply Red: Head 2 Head No. 46 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic, Simplyred.com Ltd., Warner Music UK Ltd.; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/harold-melvin-and-the-blue-notes-vs-simply-red-head-2-head-46-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and Simply Red contend for the best rendition of “If You Don’t Know Me By Now.”
![Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers vs. Korean Soul: Head 2 Head No. 45 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Gospel, Korean Soul; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/donald-lawrence-vs-korean-soul-head-2-head-45-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers and Korean Soul contend for the best rendition of “Encourage Yourself.”
![Nine Inch Nails vs. Johnny Cash: Head 2 Head No. 44 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Recording Company, LLC / Island; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nine-inch-nails-vs-johnny-cash-head-2-head-44-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Nine Inch Nails and Johnny Cash contend for the best rendition of “Hurt.”
![Tate McRae vs. ETHAN: Head 2 Head No. 43 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ETHAN, RCA; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tate-mcrae-vs-ethan-head-2-head-43-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Tate McRae and ETHAN contend for the best rendition of “she’s all I wanna be” / “he’s all I wanna be.”
![Taylor Swift vs. Mathew V: Head 2 Head No. 42 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mathew V, Taylor Swift; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/taylor-swift-vs-mathew-v-head-2-head-42-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Taylor Swift and Mathew V contend for the best rendition of “You Belong With Me.”
![Whitney Houston vs. Ryland James: Head 2 Head No. 41 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 21 Entertainment Group, Arista; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/whitney-houston-vs-ryland-james-head-2-head-41-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Whitney Houston and Ryland James contend for the best rendition of “You’re Still My Man.”