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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
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      • More Columns 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.
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    Columns

    ColumnsAh, 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.

    Ne-Yo, Get Down Like That: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Ne-Yo, Get Down Like That | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 29th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Get Down Like That” performed by Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 12, 2025 ago
    Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 30th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I Was Born This Way” performed by Carl Bean.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 11, 2025 ago
    George Clinton, Atomic Dog: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 58 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George Clinton, Atomic Dog | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 58th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Atomic Dog” by iconic funk musician George Clinton.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 11, 2025 ago
    Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer?: Controversial Songs No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kitten Robot; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer? | Controversial Songs

    In the 12th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind “Johnny, Are You Queer?” by Josie Cotton.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 10, 2025 ago
    The O’Jays, I Swear, I Love No One but You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 57 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The O’Jays, I Swear, I Love No One but You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 57th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I Love No One but You” by iconic Philly soul collective, The O’Jays.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 10, 2025 ago
    Marsha Ambrosius, Wet: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath / Interscope; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Marsha Ambrosius, Wet | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 28th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wet” by Marsha Ambrosius.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 10, 2025 ago
    Nxdia, Boy Clothes: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bxdger; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Nxdia, Boy Clothes | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 29th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Boy Clothes” performed by Egyptian Sudanese alternative musician, Nxdia.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… Victor Sierra: Interview No. 456 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Victor Sierra]
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    Getting to Know… Victor Sierra | Interview

    In the 456th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Paris steamgoth band Victor Sierra.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
    The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Covers No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Jesus, Lover of My Soul | COVERS

    In the ninth edition of COVERS (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers delivers a compelling rendition of the hymn “Jesus, Lover of Soul.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
    Frank Zappa, Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt: Wacky Wednesday No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Frank Zappa, Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 15th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt” performed by Frank Zappa.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 9, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… The Red Crow: Interview No. 455 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Red Crow]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… The Red Crow | Interview

    In the 455th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Brazilian, Portugal-based stoner metal band, The Red Crow.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 8, 2025 ago
    Prince, Soft and Wet: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 56 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG / Legacy Recordings; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Prince, Soft and Wet | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Soft and Wet” by the late, great Prince.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 8, 2025 ago

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