Weekly Gems | The Musical Hype - Part 5

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Throwback Thursday No. 4: Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Warner]

Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” | Throwback Thursday

Taking it back to the 80s, we look to Prince on Throwback Thursday (TBT) with the original recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago

Wacky Wednesday No. 4: Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” [Photo Credits: 4AD, alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]

Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” | Wacky Wednesday

Grimes makes Wacky Wednesday truly wacky and quite compelling with “We Appreciate Power” from her 2020 album, Miss Anthropocene.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago

Terrific Tuesday No. 4: Big Sean,“Bounce Back” [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]

Big Sean, Bounce Back | Terrific Tuesday

Big Sean atones for the “L” taken on Monday, with “Bounce Back,” just the resilient track you need to ring in Terrific Tuesday.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago

Mad Monday No. 4: The Strokes, “The Adults Are Talking” [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, RCA, taniarose, Tumisu]

The Strokes, The Adults Are Talking | Mad Monday

The Strokes spice up Mad Monday with “The Adults Are Talking,” the quick, energetic, and potent opener from The New Abnormal.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 20, 2020 ago

Weekly Gems No. 3: Week of 4-13-2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Last Kings, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Ruffhouse, Warner]

Weekly Gems No. 3: Week of 4-13-2020 | Playlist

WEEKLY GEMS NO. 3: WEEK OF 4-13-2020 features music courtesy of Lauryn Hill, Twenty One Pilots & Tyga x Curtis Roach among others.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 19, 2020 ago

Somber Sunday [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]

Ricky Dillard, Let There Be Peace on Earth | Somber Sunday

Ricky Dillard, joined by a mass choir and an anointed countertenor, delivers “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” optimal for Somber Sunday.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 19, 2020 ago

Steamy Saturday [Photo Credit: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]

Camila Cabello, Living Proof | Steamy Saturday

Camila Cabello exemplifies Steamy Saturday, delivering the sexy “Living Proof” from her 2019 album, Romance.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 18, 2020 ago

Fun Friday [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Broesis, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]

Twenty One Pilots, Level of Concern | Fun Friday

Twenty One Pilots bring ample fun to Fun Friday with their hella catchy, groovy quarantine anthem, “Level of Concern.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 17, 2020 ago

Throwback Thursday (TBT) [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Ruffhouse]

Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ex-Factor | Throwback Thursday

Taking it back to 1998, we look to Ms. Lauryn Hill on Throwback Thursday (TBT) with the timeless classic, “Ex-Factor.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 16, 2020 ago

Wacky Wednesday [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Last Kings, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]

Tyga & Curtis Roach, Bored in the House | Wacky Wednesday

On Wacky Wednesday, we examine the simple but relatable Tyga and Curtis Roach coronavirus fueled collaboration, “Bored in the House.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 15, 2020 ago

Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credit: 6 Dogs, AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]

6 Dogs, Energy | Terrific Tuesday

6 Dogs atones for the “L” taken on Monday, with “Energy,” the confident banger you need to ring in Terrific Tuesday.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 14, 2020 ago

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The Chicks, Gaslighter | Mad Monday

Spicing up Mad Monday with some awesome music, we look to The Chicks, who are definitely ‘not ready to make nice’ on “Gaslighter.”

By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 13, 2020 ago

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